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Cape Verde on the brink of historic world cup qualification
The Cape Verde Islands stand just one victory away from achieving a footballing milestone that would have seemed…
Madagascar President appoints Army General as new Prime Minister
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, following…
U.S. expands visa bond program to include the Gambia
The United States government has expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program, officially adding The Gambia to the list…
Flying Eagles soar into round of 16 after thrilling draw with Colombia
Seven-time African champions, Nigeria, delivered an impressive performance in the early hours of Monday, October 6, 2025, securing…
Odumodublvck shakes the scene with star-studded ‘industry machine’ album
Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck has set the music world abuzz with the release of his long-awaited album, Industry…
U.S. government shutdown deepens as Trump and Democrats remain at standoff
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday, October 6, 2025, with little sign of…
Cameroon: Biya faces growing pressure to step down as he seeks eighth term
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, officially launched his campaign for an eighth term in office in July, declaring…
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces treason trial ahead of election
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu went on trial for treason on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the nation’s…
Somali forces repel deadly al-Shabab prison attack in Mogadishu
Somali security forces on Sunday, October 5, 2025, announced that they had successfully repelled a major assault by…
Judge halts Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard to Portland
A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily barred President Donald Trump’s administration from sending National Guard troops to…
President Mugabe’s party loses majority in Zimbabwe Parliament
Originally posted 2008 AP/HARARE, Zimbabwe: ZANU-PF, the party of President Robert Mugabe, lost its parliamentary majority, official…
Egypt, Cameroon, complete African Nations Cup semi-final cast list
Originally posted in 2008 February 5, 2008, Accra (AFP); Defending champions Egypt and Cameroon came through their respective…