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In modern sports media, access is everywhere — but meaning is rare. Pitchsiders has built its reputation by understanding the difference. Founded in 2023 on the eve of AFCON in Ivory Coast, Pitchsiders emerged at a moment when African…

Niger’s military government has revoked gold mining concessions held by three companies as part of a broader strategy to assert greater state control over the country’s natural resources. The decision affects concessions granted between…

Omar Thielemans is not your everyday professional athlete. The 6‑foot‑8 small forward has steadily built a reputation as a versatile, team‑first competitor whose journey across continents — from West Africa to Europe and across Africa’s top…

Abuja — As geopolitical tensions disrupt global energy supply chains, Nigeria is positioning itself at the center of a shifting oil and gas landscape, calling on international producers to invest in Africa’s largest economy to diversify…

When Isaline first arrived in Benin in 2022, she did not expect her life to change. What began as a visit quickly turned into a sense of belonging that felt deeper than tourism, deeper than curiosity, and deeper than nostalgia. “I…

In a continent where the conversation about Africa’s future is increasingly being shaped by Africans themselves, the graduation of new scholars dedicated to governance and regional integration carries deep significance. On 5th March 2026,…

Nairobi — Kenya will allocate part of the proceeds from the recent partial privatization of its national pipeline operator to finance the expansion of its main international airport, a move aimed at strengthening…

At the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, International Women’s Day 2026 became a moment of reflection, recognition and renewed commitment as the African Union Commission (AUC), through its Women, Gender and Youth Directorate…

Accra — Ghana is preparing to implement a new sliding‑scale gold royalty regime, marking one of the most significant changes to the country’s mining taxation framework in years. The policy, scheduled to take effect Tuesday, aims to increase…

Tunis — Tunisia plans to expand its main international airport in a $1 billion infrastructure project aimed at significantly increasing passenger capacity and supporting the country’s growing tourism sector. The Tunisian transport ministry…