Africa

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AFCON 2025: Morocco cruise through as knockout picture takes shape

Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the stage for the knockout phase.

30/12/2025

Culture news

Boxer Anthony Joshua 'stable' after car crash kills two in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion boxer, is in a stable condition after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.

29/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025: Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire draw, Algeria through

Cameroon and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their second Group F match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Marrakesh, Morocco.

29/12/2025

Central African Republic

Central Africans votes as President Touadera seeks third term

Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.

28/12/2025

Football Now

Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

28/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025 heats up as Morocco, Egypt shine and fan zones come alive

The energy is contagious, and that passion is driving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Groups A and B returned to action yesterday for the first day of the second round with the host nation Morocco also involved.

27/12/2025

Nigeria

US launches strikes targeting IS militants in Nigeria, Trump says

The "powerful and deadly" strikes were carried out against so-called Islamic State group militants "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians," the US president wrote on social media on Thursday night.

26/12/2025

Algeria

Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a 'state crime'

French authorities slammed what they said was "a manifestly hostile initiative," in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers.

25/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso start strong on matchday one

Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game.

25/12/2025

Nigeria

At least five killed in attack during prayers at mosque in Nigeria

Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site.

25/12/2025

Egypt

Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy?

The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?

25/12/2025

Earth News

Meet the scientists saving the chocolate industry from climate change

As cocoa production plunges, scientists have turned to a climate-resilient plant to save the chocolate industry.

24/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco

AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.

24/12/2025

Culture news

Egypt unveils newly restored Colossi of Memnon towering statues

After decades of careful repair and restoration work, the massive statues known as the Colossi of Memnon have been unveiled as part of Egypt's increasing attempts to showcase its vast archaeological wealth.

23/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025: Bafana Bafana win, Salah rescues Egypt as contest heats up

AFCON 2025 gathered further momentum on Day Two, with three gripping group-stage encounters.

23/12/2025

Football Now

Morocco begin AFCON 2025 with statement win over Comoros

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.

22/12/2025

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Winter solstice: sunrise aligns with Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt

Hundreds of visitors gathered in Luxor to witness the winter solstice sunrise align with the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak, marking the start of astronomical winter.

21/12/2025

Football Now

AFCON 2025 kicks off: Morocco ready to host the continent

Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament.

21/12/2025

South Africa

At least nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

At least nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township, southwest of the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, according to police. A manhunt for those responsible is under way.

21/12/2025

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Nigeria: Christmas lights attract Lagos residents

Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.

19/12/2025

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Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims

Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.

17/12/2025

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Morocco probes Fez building collapse: 19 dead, 16 injured

Morocco investigates the collapse of two buildings in Fez that killed 19 people and injured 16, highlighting ageing infrastructure and uneven safety standards.

10/12/2025

Culture news

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old party boat off Alexandria

The 1st-century luxury vessel matches the description given by the Greek historian Strabo, who visited the city of Alexandria between 29 and 25 BC.

09/12/2025

Benin

Benin interior minister says coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops

Benin’s interior minister said a coup plot, announced by a group of soldiers on state-run television earlier on Sunday, has been foiled. Benin is the latest in a string of coups plotted across west Africa over the past few weeks.

07/12/2025

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Dakar Fashion Week stages runway on fishing boats

Dakar Fashion Week transformed fishing boats into a runway, showcasing new designs off Senegal's coast.

07/12/2025

Nature

Sperm bank for cheetahs could one day save world's fastest land animal

Experts worry cheetahs may one day be on the brink of extinction and need artificial reproduction to save them.

07/12/2025