CHAN 2024 in East Africa postponed six months to August
The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.
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Nigerians mourn woman allegedly beheaded by gospel singer
The police allege that the suspect was caught carrying the victim’s head in a bag.
Song named Central African Republic head coach
Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.
Statue of ex-Ghana President Akufo-Addo destroyed
The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling a statue of himself last year.
Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine
The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.
Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project
Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.
News24 | Mozambique: Chapo’s inauguration could fan flames of discontent
The instability in Mozambique may worsen when Daniel Chapo of Frelimo is inaugurated as president on Wednesday.
US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria
The money was recovered from Nigeria’s former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and others.
News24 | Nigerian state launches mass evacuation of street children
Authorities in northern Nigeria’s largest city have begun evacuating more than 5 000 street children seen as a “security threat” and a growing concern as an economic crisis forces more to fend for themselves.
What will ‘ambitious’ Chelle bring to Nigeria job?
Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?
South Africa police rescue naked migrants held captive
A tip-off leads police to a “human-trafficking ring” in a quiet suburb of the main city Johannesburg.
Uganda’s controversial tweeting general quits X
The general sparked controversy recently with a social media threat to behead the opposition leader.
The Premier League star who became a golf pro
Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.
Revellers, swords and balloons: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
News24 | Moody’s positive on Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, including SA
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to improve to an average 4.2% this year from an estimated 3.8% in 2024, boosted by investments in energy and infrastructure and an expanded services sector, according to Moody’s Ratings.
News24 | Nineteen hippos die in Zimbabwe after severe drought
Nineteen hippos have died in Zimbabwe in the past three months most likely due to a lack of adequate food because of severe drought, the wildlife authority said Thursday.
News24 | Clashes as crowds welcome Mozambique opposition leader home from exile
Mozambique’s main opposition leader returned from weeks of exile Thursday, insisting he won October’s presidential elections and welcomed by thousands of jubilant supporters but at least one person was killed as police tried to disperse the crowds.
Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration
Burkina Faso’s Capt Ibrahim Traore had a holstered pistol in what some saw a security breach.
News24 | Mozambique opposition leader Mondlane returns after fleeing on post-election safety fears
Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned home on Thursday, after fleeing in the days following a hotly contested October election that sparked demonstrations in which scores of protesters have been killed.
Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile
Venâncio Mondlane is greeted by supporters as police try to prevent people reaching the airport.
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.