Uganda, returning to the biannual tournament after two showings in 2017 and 2019 was interrupted by a dip, were in their best form in the qualifiers under Belgian tactician Paul Put. Uganda has alongside giants Nigeria and Tunisia as well as neighbours Tanzania in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Holders […]
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The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025, held on Monday, 27 January 27 in Rabat, revealed several thrilling group stage match-ups. One of the encounters that is sure to capture the attention of football fans worldwide is the one that will pit Cameroon against Cote d’Ivoire in Group F.
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The UN Secretary-General on Monday called on the US Government to consider “additional exemptions” to a directive which pauses nearly all foreign aid for 90 days. President Trump’s executive order a week ago called for all foreign aid to be re-evaluated to ensure that it complies which his new foreign policy priorities. The immediate scope
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Dar es Salaam to participate in the “Mission 300” Africa Energy Summit, which officially began today. This year’s summit focuses on accelerating access to sustainable energy and brings together African leaders, international development organizations, private sector representatives, and energy experts. The
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January 28, 2025 Object: New AU Yearly Theme for Reparations Should Center Victims and their Descendants and Tackle Contemporary Abuses Dear candidates to the African Union Commission chairperson position, We write in advance of the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government, where a new AU Commission
Ignore deepfake videos using African celebrities and doctors to promote non-existent joint pain cures IN SHORT: Two videos circulating on Facebook falsely advertise “miracle” cures for joint pain. But they’re using deepfake technology to manipulate footage of well-known African-linked personalities such as Lupita Nyong’o and Angelique Kidjo to make it seem as if they are
Dar Es Saleem Tanzania — Liberia has officially submitted its “National Energy Compact” for financing consideration by the African Development Bank, the World Bank, and other global financing partners at the ongoing World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A release from the Ministry of Finance
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Nigeria is to welcome the African continent for the Women’s Volleyball Club Championship, with over 20 countries expected to compete for honors from April 1 to 14 in Abuja. This was announced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko,
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President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa. In the executive order putting the withdrawal process in place, Trump also paused the transfer of US funds, support and resources to the WHO. Trump’s executive order
