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Shocked by the zero out of five, four years ago, in Russia, where Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal had gone out in the first round, Africa will have at least two, and perhaps three, representatives in the next round. Morocco even finished at the top of its group F, which was very tough with the Croatian vice-champions of the… Read More

The fans zone in Senegal is expected to attract massive number of football enthusiast in the capital Dakar this Sunday. The Lions of Teranga are playing a historic round of 16 in Doha, Qatar, against the formidable England. In Dakar, the football frenzy has overtaken events since the beginning of the World Cup. This euphoria comes a few months after… Read More

An urgent meeting of South Africa’s ruling party to discuss the future of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been delayed as calls continue for his resignation amid a scandal over money stolen from his farm. The African National Congress’ national executive committee on Friday had been expected to discuss a parliamentary report which suggests Ramaphosa may have violated anti-corruption… Read More

Ghana fans reacted with a mixture of bitter disappoinment and frustration at missed opportunities in Accra on Friday as they saw ‘The Black Stars’ bow out of the Qatar World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Uruguay at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. It started well for Ghana as their attack on the Uruguay defence was rewarded with… Read More

One of the leading centers of the struggle against white racist apartheid, Soweto is a district of symbolic importance in terms of the country’s recent history. South Africa’s sad history lies here, with streets that have witnessed riots and massacres. Built by the regime as a “black residential area”, this famous “township” now hosts a population of more than a… Read More

Excitement is building in Dakar ahead of Senegal’s Round of 16 World Cup match against England in Qatar. Traders are using the game to make and sell merchandise with Senegal’s colours and branding. Senegal progressed from Group A behind the Netherlands and ahead of hosts Qatar and Equador. “Any team that is going to face the African champion must be… Read More

The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, who was a favorite of Nelson Mandela and one of the most talented of his generation, has fallen from his pedestal, tainted by a scandal that has plagued him for months. A parliamentary commission assured Wednesday that he “may have committed violations and misconduct” in a botched 2020 burglary at one of his properties… Read More

A military parade, punctuated by demonstrations of retaliation to attacks relatively unprecedented in their scale, was organized Thursday in Bangui, under very high security in this country in civil war since 2013, reported AFP journalists. In a speech on the radio, President Faustin Archange Touadéra had promised the day before that the 64th anniversary of the proclamation of the Central… Read More

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing serious calls to step down after a parliamentary probe found he may have breached the country’s anti-corruption laws related to the theft of millions of dollars at his Phala Phala game farm. This follows allegations laid by the country’s former head of intelligence, Arthur Fraser, that Ramaphosa tried to conceal the theft of… Read More

The Democratic Republic of Congo government has criticised Rwandan President Paul Kagame for his remarks on the elections in the country. The remarks on Thursday come after the Rwandan president had accused his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi of exploiting the violence in eastern DRC to delay elections. “I think that President Kagame has no standing to make any comment on… Read More