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African football is entering a new phase after the Confederation of African Football confirmed a major restructuring of its flagship competitions. The Africa Cup of Nations will move from a biennial format to a four year cycle, alongside…

US President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the United States diversity visa program commonly known as the green card lottery a move that immediately affects one of the few legal migration pathways heavily used by Africans. The…

Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in a sanctioned professional bout in Miami, a fight that delivered massive financial returns but raised fresh questions about where elite boxing is heading. The contest, streamed globally on Netflix,…

Gabon’s national football team has arrived in Morocco to begin final preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking their return to the continental tournament after missing the 2023 edition. The Panthers landed in Casablanca on…

Namibia has announced a key leadership transition at its central bank, naming Ebson Uanguta as the next governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment was confirmed by the office of President Netumbo…

For the first time in this century, the number of children dying before their fifth birthday is projected to rise, reversing decades of global progress and placing Africa at the center of a defining global choice. According to the 2025…

Ghana’s parliament has approved amendments to the Bank of Ghana Act that place tighter limits on how the central bank can finance government spending, a move aimed at strengthening institutional independence and restoring investor…

Arab female filmmakers are steadily reshaping the cinematic landscape of the region, using storytelling to reclaim space in an industry where women have historically struggled for visibility and authority. At the 2025 Red Sea International…

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel‑Fattah al‑Burhan, has met Egyptian President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sissi in Cairo as international and regional pressure grows to find a path out of Sudan’s devastating war. The meeting comes after Burhan…

Morocco has added another major trophy to its growing football legacy after winning the Arab Cup following a tense final against Jordan in Qatar. The victory sparked widespread celebrations across Rabat, where supporters flooded Mohamed V…