The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on the celebration of their Independence Day. This important occasion is a proud reflection of the resilience, unity, and aspirations of the Ivorian people. It marks not only…
ADDIS ABABA – Strengthening transparency in Africa’s natural resource sector is key to tackling illicit financial flows, illegal natural resource trade, and resource-backed lending, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has emphasized. The Bank has concluded the Chad leg of its GONAT initiative training and policy dialogue titled “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: Curbing Illicit Financial Flows…
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 – hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – has kicked off with thrilling action, passionate crowds, and early moments of brilliance that are shaping what promises to be one of the most unforgettable editions of the tournament. For each game, CAF’s Technical Study Group awards an official…
High fees, gaps in consumer education and friction related to ease of use are just some of the factors holding back the adoption of South Africa’s PayShap payments platform, especially in lower segments of the economy where cash still dominates. PayShap, introduced in 2023 to facilitate rapid, low-cost payments in South Africa, lags behind similar…
Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign in record-breaking style. In front of a stunned home crowd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Fennecs put on a masterclass in efficiency…
Sometimes, the heroes of the future are just a few meters from the sidelines–alert, ready, and hearts full of hope. While the spotlights of the eighth edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 illuminate the iconic Mandela National Stadium, other, subtler lights shine backstage. Among them stand out Davis and Darren Kato, 17-year-old…
ADDIS ABABA – Trade corridors, streamlined transit systems, and deeper regional integration are essential lifelines for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. He made the remark recently at the opening of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan. In his address, Guterres urged world leaders to rethink global…
The draw for the COSAFA zone qualifiers of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League has been completed. The tournament will take place from 22 to 31 August 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Group A features South African giants and two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns, alongside Ntopwa FC (Malawi), Beauties FC (Namibia), and Zesco Ndola Girls (Zambia)….
The 2024 edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) has kicked off in East Africa. Get the full schedule – fixtures, results, dates, kickoff times and more. Group matches in the host cities of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will run from 3 to 25 August 2024, followed by knockout stages culminating in the final…
Over the past two years, what began as a single idea has grown into a vibrant network of community hubs and digital communities spanning Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and soon beyond. Guided by the conviction that every teenage girl deserves a safe space to learn, lead and raise her voice,…
