Nairobi -- Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has challenged the World Bank's latest assessment of corruption in Kenya, accusing the international lender of focusing...
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The association's national president, Edino Amos, said 2026 has been particularly challenging for air traffic controllers, with little improvement in the systems they...
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President Bola Tinubu has promised to provide reliable electricity, create more job opportunities and reduce the cost of living as part of efforts to...
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"The anger I am feeling can burn down this plane," a passenger allegedly told cabin crew before Air Peace returned its aircraft to...
Nigeria: National Sports Commission Disputes Peter Obi’s Account of Flamingos Airport Experience
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Addis Abeba -- Canadian mining company Allied Gold has poured its first gold at the Kurmuk mine in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, marking...
Uganda: Uganda Puts Football At the Centre of Its London Pitch
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Zambia: Zambia Seek Another Double in CAF African Schools Football Championship Cosafa Qualifier
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West Africa: Little League Nigeria to Host Fourth National, West Africa Baseball Tournament in Lagos
The six-day competition, scheduled for 17 to 22 December , will feature 14 teams across four divisions as organisers seek to strengthen grassroots...
Nigeria: Patoranking and Olamide Reunite for High-Energy Lagos Anthem ‘Welcome to Lagos’
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The world is not only looking at African luxury fashion but also taking form it. From independent designers and homegrown labels to contemporary...
Rwanda: Antino’s Al Ittihad Cruise Past Nadi Basket in Bal Elite 16
Al Ittihad opened their 2027 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 West Division campaign with a dominant 98-59 victory over Algeria's Nadi Basket...
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South Africa: SA Youngsters Match Best-Ever Youth Olympics Medal Haul
After eight years, the Youth Olympics are back and taking place on African soil for the first time. South Africa have matched their...
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Africa: CAF Awards 2026 to Take Place On Wednesday Night, 2 December 2026 in Lagos
The new date, 2 December 2026, brings forward one of the most prestigious events on the African sporting calendar, as the continent's finest players,...
Uganda: Uganda Courts UK, Irish Buyers to Smell, Taste and Invest Into Its Rich Coffee Potential
Uganda is courting coffee buyers, roasters, importers and investors from the United Kingdom and Ireland to tap into its expanding coffee industry, offering...
Uganda: Government Distributes 19,833 Hand Hoes to Households in Karenga to Boost Agriculture
The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has distributed 19,833 hand hoes to households in Karenga...
Uganda: When House Music Found Its Way Home
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Uganda: PS Pius Bigirimana Sent Into Retirement in Major Shake-Up
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Uganda: Bugerere United Edge Nantabuulirirwa FC to Strengthen Big League Promotion Bid
Bugerere United have strengthened their bid for promotion to the Big League after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Nantabuulirirwa FC in a...
Uganda: Wakaliwood Star of ‘Who Killed Captain Alex?’ Dies
William Kakule, the Ugandan actor who rose to international fame for portraying the title character in the cult action film Who Killed Captain...
Senegal/Nigeria: Oshodi Hails Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organisation
President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Oshodi, has praised the organisation and preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, describing the event as...
Senegal/Nigeria: Oshodi Hails Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organisation
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Nigeria: First Bank/Samuel Okwaraji Cup – Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Abia, Others Qualify for National Finals
The zonal qualifiers for the inaugural Sam Okwaraji Championship, sponsored by FirstBank Plc, have ended, with 12 schools securing tickets to the national...
Nigeria: TotalEnergies/NNPCL Step Up Drive to Discover Football Talents At OML 58 Tournament
Port Harcourt -- TotalEnergies, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Joint Venture has reaffirmed it's commitment to youth football development, promising to create...
Nigeria: Golf – ‘CIO Championship Is Crucial for Top African Players’
Ugandan professional Ronald Rugumayo has described the CIO Golf Championship as a defining event for Safari Tour players, citing its ₦100 million purse...
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Head Coach Èric Chelle has included goalkeeper Michael Atata, midfielder Daniel Daga and exciting junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke in his list of 23...