New Zealand stretched their lead to 376 runs as they maintained their throttle-hold on understrength South Africa during day three of the first Test on Tuesday.The visitors were skittled for 162 at Mount Maunganui in response to New Zealand’s 511, before being sent back into the field after the follow-on wasn’t enforced.The Black Caps were …

New Zealand extend lead to 376 in first South Africa TestTue, 06 Feb 2024 03:34:57 GMT Read More »

Ademola Lookman has stolen the limelight from star man Victor Osimhen on Nigeria’s run to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, with the former England youth international scoring all their goals so far in the knockout stage.While reigning African footballer of the year Osimhen has not found the net at the tournament since the Super …

From England youth to AFCON star: Lookman plays leading role for NigeriaTue, 06 Feb 2024 02:40:23 GMT Read More »

Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be “tough”. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) and the Super Eagles meet in the central Ivory Coast city of Bouake on Wednesday with a place in the February 11 final on the …

AFCON semi-final with Nigeria will be tough – South Africa legendsTue, 06 Feb 2024 02:39:42 GMT Read More »

Senegalese lawmakers voted late Monday to delay this month’s presidential election until December, an unprecedented move that has sparked international concern over a country normally seen as a beacon of stability in West Africa.The bill was passed near unanimously, with 105 votes in favor and one against, after opposition deputies were forcibly removed from the …

Clashes as Senegal parliament delays presidential pollTue, 06 Feb 2024 01:35:49 GMT Read More »

Seamer Matt Henry delivered a quickfire double strike Tuesday to tighten New Zealand’s grip on the first Test against a second-string South Africa.Henry removed David Bedingham and Ruan de Swardt in the sixth over of the day before Clyde Fortuin departed on the stroke of lunch as the Proteas limped to 129-7 on day three …

New Zealand reduce depleted South Africa to 129-7 at lunchTue, 06 Feb 2024 00:33:38 GMT Read More »

Senegalese lawmakers on Monday got physical as they debated an unprecedented move to delay this month’s presidential election, which also sparked clashes outside parliament and prompted international concern. The mood in the parliament chamber was close to boiling point by early afternoon, with some deputies shoving and pushing one another, leading to a temporary recess.Outside, security …

Clashes as Senegal parliament debates presidential poll delayMon, 05 Feb 2024 20:47:37 GMT Read More »

Jeanne Diouf was speaking to her cousin in the heart of Senegal’s seaside capital Dakar when police fired tear gas on protesters incensed at moves to delay this month’s presidential vote. Diouf, 45, had to flee to the courtyard of the building to escape the acrid fumes.  Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced a delay …

Protests muted despite outrage over Senegal bid to delay pollMon, 05 Feb 2024 17:22:00 GMT Read More »

Britain on Monday announced £100 million ($125 million) of new aid for millions of vulnerable people in Ethiopia, saying war, drought and crop failure had created a “growing risk of humanitarian catastrophe”.Authorities in the war-ravaged northern Tigray region have warned it is on the brink of famine. The conflict between federal government forces and Tigrayan rebels …

Britain pledges £100 mn aid for war-hit EthiopiaMon, 05 Feb 2024 15:40:34 GMT Read More »

Walid Regragui will continue as Morocco coach in spite of their Africa Cup of Nations failure, the national football federation said in a statement on Monday.Hopes were high for Morocco in the Ivory Coast after Regragui had led them to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a first for any African nation.After …

Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON ‘failure’Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:10:14 GMT Read More »

Security forces used tear gas to disperse an opposition rally outside Senegal’s parliament on Monday, shortly before the start of a contentious debate on postponing this month’s presidential election.Several dozen protesters could be heard chanting “Macky Sall dictator” referring to the incumbent president after being scattered by security forces.Senegal has been grappling with a political …

Clashes outside Senegal parliament ahead of election delay debateMon, 05 Feb 2024 11:40:38 GMT Read More »