England Wins Scotland with 3-1 Victory in Friendly Match
England continued their dominance over Scotland with a comfortable 3-1 victory at Hampden Park in a friendly match to commemorate the 150th anniversary of their first meeting. Despite Scotland’s impressive form in their last five matches, they failed to hit the same heights as England took control of the game. Phil Foden opened the scoring […]
Ivory Coast Struggles to Meet EU Sustainability Standards for Cocoa
Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is facing challenges in implementing a sustainability drive necessary for its cocoa beans to meet new European Union (EU) standards, according to sources with knowledge of the process. The EU regulations, set to take effect around the end of 2024, aim to curb the import of commodities associated […]
Anthony Modeste Joins Al-Ahly After Brief Stint with Borussia Dortmund
Former Borussia Dortmund striker, Anthony Modeste, has made a surprising move to Egyptian and African champions Al-Ahly, just one year after his signing with the German club. Modeste was initially brought to Dortmund with high expectations, seen as a potential replacement for the prolific Erling Haaland. The French forward’s journey to Dortmund began when he […]
Medical Aid Arrives in Libya After Devastating Floods
AL ABRAQ, Libya (September 12, 2023) – Medical aid supplies have arrived at Al Abraq airport in Libya to assist with the aftermath of severe flooding that has ravaged the eastern city of Derna. Dams burst during a powerful storm, causing extensive damage and loss of life in the region. The medical aid, which includes […]
African Union Plans to Launch New Credit Rating Agency in 2024
The African Union (AU) is gearing up to establish a new African credit rating agency in 2024, aimed at addressing concerns that ratings assigned to African countries are often perceived as unfair. The agency will be headquartered in Africa and will provide its own evaluations of the lending risks associated with African nations, offering additional […]
Isonga Project: Unveiling Rwanda’s Sporting Talents for a Bright Future
In a declaration of commitment to nurturing young sporting talents, Rwanda’s Director General in charge of Sports Development at the Ministry of Sports, Rwego Ngarambe, has affirmed that the ‘Isonga Project’ is here to stay. Describing it as a platform where Rwanda’s future sporting stars are being groomed, Ngarambe’s remarks came during the closing ceremony […]
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History on Streaming Platform
Nigerian artist Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez, reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This makes him the first African lead artist to have a song reach 1 billion Spotify streams, joining the prestigious Billions Club of the platform. Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, […]
Morocco Earthquake Postpones AFCON Qualifier Match, Hearts Go Out to Victims
A devastating earthquake in Marrakech, Morocco, has had far-reaching consequences, including the postponement of a highly anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match between Liberia and Morocco. The match was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9th, in the Moroccan city of Agadir, but the earthquake’s impact on the region forced a […]
Nigerian Weightlifter Ruth Ayodele Shines Bright with Three Medals at IWF World Championship
Nigerian weightlifter Ruth Ayodele etched her name in the annals of the sport by clinching three medals at the prestigious IWF World Championship held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 23-year-old athlete’s remarkable feat brought glory to Nigeria and showcased her prowess on the international stage. Competing in the women’s 64kg category, Ayodele’s performance was nothing […]
British Warship Returns to Nigeria to Enhance Maritime Security
In a bid to combat maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, a Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, has made its second visit to Nigeria in three years. The vessel arrived in Lagos on Sunday, and its crew is set to meet with Nigerian Navy authorities. HMS Trent’s first visit to Lagos in 2021 marked […]