South Africa’s bid at The Hague to compel Israel to stop its Gaza campaign in a landmark genocide case has found support across the developing world from Latin America to Southeast Asia.Israel has reacted angrily to the case, calling it “absurd”, but the South African lawyers sent to argue it have been celebrated at home …
There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations than a meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon, and this Saturday’s last-16 encounter in Ivory Coast will surely bring back plenty of memories for Indomitable Lions coach Rigobert Song in particular.Cameroon’s tally of five AFCON titles is bettered only by Egypt’s seven, and …
A shock-riddled Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has reached the round of 16 with four ties between winners of the competition highlighting a four-day schedule that kicks off on Saturday.The clashes of champions pit Nigeria against Cameroon, Egypt against Democratic Republic of Congo, title-holders Senegal against Ivory Coast and Morocco against South Africa.None …
Mohamed Salah underlined his “love” for Egypt as the Liverpool star hit back at critics of his decision to return to England for treatment on a hamstring injury.Salah is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks as a result of the injury he suffered while playing for Egypt in their draw against Ghana at …
Injured Salah pledges ‘love’ for Egypt in swipe at criticsThu, 25 Jan 2024 20:27:48 GMT Read More »
Fifty-five people died in a day of renewed violence in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau State where clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities erupted, according to community leaders and a Red Cross report on Thursday.Despite a 24-hour curfew imposed on Tuesday in Plateau’s troubled Mangu local district, schools, places of worship and homes were burned …
Day of intercommunal clashes kills 55 in NigeriaThu, 25 Jan 2024 19:31:08 GMT Read More »
Zimbabwean international cricketers Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta have been banned from all cricket for four months for recreational drug use.Both players have also been fined 50 percent of their salaries for three months, according to a statement by Zimbabwe Cricket on Thursday.A third player, Kevin Kasuza, has been suspended for the same offence but …
Two Zimbabwe cricketers banned for recreational drug useThu, 25 Jan 2024 17:45:42 GMT Read More »
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to reinforce a growing partnership with Angola on Thursday, promoting a major infrastructure project and coordinating on conflict mediation, as he capped a tour of African democracies.Blinken had also visited Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Cape Verde on a week-long trip meant to demonstrate a sustained US interest in …
Fifty-five people have been killed in a day of renewed violence in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau State, where clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities have erupted, according to community leaders and a Red Cross report on Thursday.Despite a 24-hour curfew imposed on Tuesday in Plateau’s Mangu local district, schools, places of worship and homes …
New intercommunal clashes kill 55 in NigeriaThu, 25 Jan 2024 15:22:17 GMT Read More »
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa on Thursday announced his resignation from his party a few months after losing his bid for presidency, decrying “intimidation and violence” by the regime. “This is to officially, and under my hand, inform you fellow citizens of Zimbabwe and the world, that, with immediate effect, I no longer have anything …
Zimbabwe opposition leader quits partyThu, 25 Jan 2024 14:54:32 GMT Read More »
The Africa Cup of Nations moves onto the knockout phase after a remarkable group stage packed with goals, drama, shock results and a huge scare for hosts Ivory Coast, but holders Senegal remain the team to beat.The tournament is on course to be far more prolific than either of the two previous editions to feature …
