Niger became the latest team to secure a spot in the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a goalless draw against Togo in their second-leg encounter on Friday. The Mena A’ side advanced on the away goals rule, having drawn 1-1 in the first leg played in Lomé. The match, held at the Stade […]
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Washington — President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia held extensive discussions at the State House in Asmara, Eritrea, on Wednesday, focusing on the consolidation of bilateral ties and addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern. A statement from the Eritrean Foreign Ministry said the two leaders underlined the
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From captivating rhythms to technological innovations, streaming platforms are revolutionizing the African music industry. From Jerusalema, which united the world amid a pandemic, to the global successes of Rema, Burna Boy and CKay, African music is conquering the world stage. Thanks to digital platforms, and the growing acclaim of the two most trending genres of
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Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny. One of the new generation of TikTok celebrities in Africa is Charity Ekezie, a Nigerian humourist and journalist. She’s gained 3.3 million followers on TikTok (and
Numbers you might not know. This week we turn the spotlight onto the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship. 7 – The number of past TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship tournaments, which started with the 2009 finals in Cote d’Ivoire. Subsequent tournaments have been hosted in Sudan, South Africa, Rwanda, Morocco, Cameroon and Algeria. The next
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Tunisia’s national team defender Montassar Talbi has set his sights on leading the Carthage Eagles to their third consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance and, for the first time in the nation’s history, advancing beyond the group stage. Reflecting on his journey and Tunisia’s recent progress, Talbi shared his aspirations and insights into the team’s resurgence.
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After a turbulent start to 2024, Egypt’s national football team has turned a corner, showcasing resilience and determination under the leadership of Hossam Hassan. From early setbacks in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to regaining their footing in World Cup qualifiers, the Pharaohs are on a journey of revival, striving to reclaim their place
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The African Union (AU) has appealed for a peaceful resolution to the escalating violence in Mozambique following the general elections held on October 9. The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat’s statement comes in the wake of significant unrest that has resulted in multiple fatalities since the announcement of the election results
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Nairobi — This year has been a landmark one for climate and environment policy. Starting with the UN’s COP16 biodiversity talks in October, followed by the COP29 climate talks in November, and closing with the desertification COP16 in December, few years have offered such critical moments back-to-back. This created an unprecedented opportunity to bolster food
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DAKAR, Senegal — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa, two of its closest allies struck a
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