Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman.But Tunisia refused to …
Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections, a vote marked by poor turn-out in Abidjan following a boycott call by opposition parties and a few scuffles.The election comes two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule.In the Yopougon and Plateau districts of the city, fewer than 100 …
Ivory Coast president seeks parliament majority in electionSat, 27 Dec 2025 21:01:29 GMT Read More »
Uganda’s Allan Okello missed a late penalty as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw against East African neighbours Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.Okello’s failure to convert from the spot denied Uganda a precious victory in the Group C clash after Uche Ikpeazu had scored a late equaliser for …
Late penalty miss denies Uganda AFCON win against TanzaniaSat, 27 Dec 2025 19:40:24 GMT Read More »
Immediately following surprise US strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remained unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja told slightly different stories.Complicating matters was the fact that the strikes were delayed by American President Donald Trump, apparently to prioritise the symbolism of launching the attack on Christmas — and allegations that …
US, Nigeria diverge in details over strikes on militantsSat, 27 Dec 2025 15:09:15 GMT Read More »
US strikes in Nigeria this week targeted Islamic State militants from the Sahel who were in the country to work with the Lakurawa jihadist group and “bandit” gangs, a spokesman for the Nigerian president told AFP Saturday.The exact targets of the strikes, launched overnight Thursday into Friday, had been unclear.Washington and Abuja previously said they …
Amani Abdramane bustled around her donkey in the makeshift camp where she lives in the Central African Republic.In this northern part of the country, on the edge of the Sahel, the sun is scorching and sand is swallowing the last traces of vegetation.The 18-year-old adjusted a pink scarf covering her head and shoulders and pondered …
C. Africa’s displaced youth bet on vote for brighter futureSat, 27 Dec 2025 06:21:36 GMT Read More »
Hosts Morocco missed the chance to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Friday, but Mohamed Salah’s penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa which took them through to the last 16.The Group A clash between Morocco and Mali at the Prince …
Nigeria on Friday signalled that more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day attack by US forces that President Donald Trump said “decimated” Islamic State-linked camps they targeted in the northwest of the country.Nigeria insisted it was a joint operation, saying that it provided intelligence for Thursday’s attack. The US military said …
Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine Sinayoko’s second-half penalty earned Mali a 1-1 draw with the hosts on Friday.The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with Brahim Diaz giving Morocco the lead from a penalty deep in first-half injury time …
Christmas under Donald Trump brought air strikes abroad and political threats at home, as the US president used the holiday to project a vision of power rooted less in peace than grievance, even as aides leaned into their Christian faith.On Tuesday and Wednesday, the president flooded his Truth Social feed with posts that ditched the …
Trump’s Christmas gospel: bombs, blessings and blameFri, 26 Dec 2025 22:02:56 GMT Read More »
