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Nigeria delivered a strong statement at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 by defeating Egypt 4–2 in the third-place playoff match on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Casablanca, Morocco. Pharaohs fall as Super…
Ugandan police have denied allegations that opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted by security forces as vote counting continues following Thursday’s highly contested general election, held…
A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers has travelled to Denmark in an effort to calm rising tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s renewed push for the United States to annex Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish…
China and Canada have taken a major step toward rebuilding their strained relationship after announcing significant tariff relief following a high-stakes meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime…
January 16, 2026 Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has thrown his weight behind a potential January move for Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian striker would join the Premier League giants “100 per…
Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo, has achieved a significant milestone with the Rapperholic UK Edition concert completely selling out the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. All 5,272 seats for…
Tickets for the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, have reportedly sold out just days before the highly anticipated match. Demand…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted a large consignment of contraband cigarettes valued at Ksh281 million at the Port of Mombasa, dealing a major blow to illicit trade networks operating through the…
Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in early results from the country’s presidential election, according to figures released by the electoral commission on Friday, as the opposition…
Ghanaian social media personality Evans Eshun, widely known as Ebo Noah, has become the centre of national attention following his arrest and subsequent release on bail over a controversial doomsday prophecy that…
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, a gesture she…
Comedian, actor, writer, and musician Mae Martin has been announced as the host of the 55th annual Juno Awards, set to take place on March 29 at Hamilton’s newly renovated TD Coliseum. This marks Martin’s first time…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has downplayed the U.S.-announced second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, describing it as largely symbolic, even as violence continues to claim lives in the region. On Thursday,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that violence in Iran has come to a halt, saying “the killing has stopped,” even as Washington continues to consider possible military action amid rising tensions in the Middle…
Thailand’s construction sector is facing intense scrutiny after a second deadly crane collapse in just two days claimed more lives, deepening a growing national crisis over workplace safety. On Wednesday, two workers…
As preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted mainly by the United States alongside Canada and Mexico, a growing wave of debate is spreading across Africa. From football federations to…
Real Madrid are already preparing for a managerial overhaul ahead of the 2026–27 season, according to El Larguero reports, after parting ways with Xabi Alonso earlier this month. Alonso left by mutual agreement…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing to share a prioritized list of mineral projects with the United States, aiming to attract American investors to develop key mining opportunities. This initiative…
Polls have opened across Uganda in a highly tense election, according to information from the BBC, though voting has been disrupted by widespread logistical delays in many parts of the country. Several polling stations…
The United States government has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana and Russia, effective January 21, 2026. The move was confirmed by…
Robinho Vaz has officially closed the door on his time at Olympique de Marseille, confirming his departure as he prepares for the next stage of his career. The 18-year-old forward announced the decision with a short…
Al-Ittihad’s pursuit of Lionel Messi has taken a dramatic turn after the club’s president made a bold public statement, insisting the Argentine icon is the only player he wants to sign. In comments that have reignited…
Burundian international Bigirimana Abedi, midfielder for Rayon Sports, has been sanctioned by the club after refusing to participate in the upcoming match against Al Hilal Omdurman. Burundian international sits out…
French midfield maestro N’Golo Kanté is reportedly on the verge of a stunning return to European football, with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe leading the chase. The 34-year-old, currently at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, has…