FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, December 6 from Washington, DC. This announcement will occur nearly 24 hours after the world learns of the 12 unprecedented groups of four at the tournament’s highly anticipated Final Draw. The reveal will be presented…
In recent years, Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of coups, with military takeovers disrupting governance and reversing democratic progress across the continent. From Mali in 2020 to Guinea-Bissau in November 2025, and most recently Madagascar in October 2025, these events reflect deep-seated challenges that demand urgent attention from African leaders, regional organizations, and the…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon from his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Okon was initially named in South Africa’s 55-man provisional list by Broos two weeks ago. However, the Hannover of Germany star failed to make the final 25-man squad released by the Belgian…
The Court has extended the time for filing requests to join as amicus curiae as well as for filing observations/submissions in Request for Advisory Opinion No. 001/2025 by Pan African Lawyers Union to 30 March 2026. Further information can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510 For further inquiries: Acting Registrar, Ms Grace…
Technical Director and Head Coach of the team, Priscilla Agara thanked the Paravolley President, Mr Ladele for consistently exposing the team to international competitions Nigeria emerged champions of the Para Volleyball event at the inaugural edition of the West Africa Zone A &B after recording a 3-0 sets win against Ghana. In a grueling encounter…
Johannesburg, S. Africa — With cross-border payments still facing obstacles in sub-Saharan Africa, experts and industry practitioners have voiced hope that the attention the issue received at the G20 summit in South Africa will translate into practical reforms. “We need simplified and harmonized regulations that keep up with technology. That would make transactions faster, cheaper…
Nairobi — Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the region’s justice system. Speaking during the official opening of the 22nd East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) Annual Conference–held under the theme “Justice Beyond Brick and Mortar:…
Nigeria Grants Asylum to Guinea-Bissau Presidential Candidate Nigeria granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa just days after a military coup halted the release of election results. Dias, the main challenger to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in the 23 November poll, had taken refuge in the Nigerian embassy after receiving threats and…
‘No woman with a disability should be coerced into sharing her food or cash with a male community member because custom dictates she cannot manage her own resources’ Every year, across hunger hotspots, the World Food Programme (WFP) consistently identifies people with disabilities as among the most food-insecure and nutritionally deficient. For WFP to do…
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) opens with a bold lineup of contemporary African and Afro-diasporic films exploring resilience, artistic freedom, and identity. From riveting historical epics to politically charged dramas, this year’s programme reflects the complexity and creativity of African storytelling across generations and geographies. For over three decades, ADIFF’s co-founders and…
