South Africa Vs Wales Review
On June 22, 2024, the South African rugby team demonstrated their dominance with a commanding 41-13 victory over Wales at Twickenham Stadium in the Qatar Airways Cup.
Arts & Culture
Namibia’s High Court Overturns Gay Sex Ban, Marking Major Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights
In a groundbreaking decision, Namibia’s High Court has struck down a colonial-era law that criminalized gay sex, delivering a significant victory to LGBTQ+ activists in the country.
University of Cambridge Returns 39 Looted Artifacts to Uganda on Loan
The British university returned the 39 items, which range from tribal regalia to delicate pottery, to the East African country on Saturday.
Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto Banned for Six Years for Doping Violation, Loses World Records and Medals
The ban, which will keep him out of competition until May 2029, follows a Disciplinary Tribunal’s ruling that identified irregularities in Kipruto's Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
Mali Midfielder Mohamed Camara Suspended for Covering Anti-Homophobia Message
The French league's disciplinary committee announced late Thursday (May 30) that it had sanctioned the Mali international for his refusal to "carry out one or more actions to raise awareness of the fight against homophobia."
UNHCR Official Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region
Gnon-Konde was in Brussels to emphasize to EU officials the importance of focusing on the African regions where conflicts have displaced some 10.5 million people, even as international attention is drawn to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Emergency Meeting Called by Cameroon Football Federation Following Clash Between Samuel Eto'o and Coach Marc Brys
The meeting, expected to take place in the next few hours, was convened to address the recent conflict and determine the next steps for the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Chester Zoo Welcomes Family of Endangered West African Roloway Monkeys
Roloway monkeys, native to countries such as Ivory Coast and Ghana, face severe threats from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and poaching.
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman's Hat-Trick Leads Atalanta to Europa League Glory
Lookman opened the scoring with two goals in the first 26 minutes and sealed the win with a third, 15 minutes from full-time, becoming only the sixth player to score a hat-trick in a European final, a feat last achieved in 1975.
Kenyan Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui Found Dead Near Mt. Everest Summit
According to the Himalayan Times, Kirui exhibited abnormal behavior and refused to return to camp or use supplementary oxygen, as reported by Nawang Sherpa, who was climbing with him. The fate of Nawang Sherpa remains unknown.
Jacob Zuma Launches New Political Party Manifesto, Vows to Combat Poverty and Crime
Speaking to thousands of supporters at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, Zuma pledged to build factories, provide free education, and restore power to traditional leaders.
Tunisian Protesters in Jebeniana Demand Action on Migrant Crisis
The Tunisian Coast Guard has reported thwarting more than 21,000 migration attempts by land or sea this year.
CAF Champions League Final Showdown
The game is set to take place in Tunis, providing Esperance de Tunis the advantage of playing before a supportive home crowd.
Empowering Nigerian Women Drivers Through Solidarity and Support
Founded six years ago with just six members, LOWAN has grown to encompass around 5,000 women aged between 25 and 60, all working as commercial drivers across Nigeria.
Ghana’s Supreme Court Begins Hearings on Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The first day of hearings was marked by a tense atmosphere, with vigorous exchanges between the legal representatives of the involved parties and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who noted the "intemperate" language used in some of the sworn statements.
Social Media Erupts as Nigerian Music Giants Engage in Public Spat
The conflict began late Monday when Wizkid, responding to fans clamoring for new music, posted a provocative video of a man fervently begging for a favor.