DR Congo Stuns Nigeria to Clinch 2026 World Cup Spot After Penalty Shootout Thriller
DR Congo qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Nigeria on penalties in a dramatic CAF playoff final. Full match report, reactions, and implications.
DR Congo qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Nigeria on penalties in a dramatic CAF playoff final. Full match report, reactions, and implications.
The African Union and AFRIMA confirm January 7–11, 2026 for the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos. The event will feature a week of performances, summits, and cultural showcases celebrating Africa’s creative excellence.
The U.S. has warned Nigeria of possible military action unless it curbs Islamist extremist violence against Christians — Nigeria rejects the claims, emphasising its sovereignty and commitment to religious freedom.
Twelve teams have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco — including debutants Cape Verde and Malawi — as Africa’s women’s football enters a new era of growth, competition, and global visibility.
Spiro, Africa’s leading e-mobility startup, secures $100 million in the continent’s largest EV funding round to expand battery-swapping and electric motorbike networks across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Victor Osimhen converts a 16th-minute penalty to beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League, marking the Reds’ second straight loss this week.
Former Nigerian Head of State and two-time democratically elected President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, has died at the age of 82. He passed away on 13 July 2025 in London, United Kingdom, after being hospitalised, according to his spokesperson . Full statement: Former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu confirmed Buhari’s death via BBC Pidgin, stating: “Former […]
According to the Africa Trade Report 2025 published by Afreximbank, intra-African trade experienced a notable resurgence in 2024, growing by 12.4% to reach approximately US$220.3 billion. This recovery marks a sharp turnaround from the 5.9% decline observed in the previous year, underscoring the continent’s resilience and renewed momentum for integration. Leading this resurgence was South Africa, which accounted for US$42.1 billion in intra-African […]
Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah at the launch of the AMCE. Photo credit: AMCE LinkedIn Page
In a captivating finale at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, Nigeria secured their third Unity Cup title by defeating Jamaica 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time. The Unity Cup, celebrating the rich football heritage of diaspora communities, returned after a 21-year hiatus. The final between Nigeria and Jamaica was a […]