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[CAF] Egypt are facing major injury concerns ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Mohamed Salah among three key players being monitored by the medical team.
[CAF] Winning the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as head coach of the Super Falcons was the culmination of years of dedication and experience for Nigeria manager Justine Madugu. Having served in multiple coaching roles across different WAFCON campaigns - Equatorial Guinea 2012, Namibia 2014, Ghana 2018, Morocco 2022, and 2024 editions respectively- the 62-year-old finally guided Nigeria back to the summit of African women's football as the man in charge.
[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey ended in disappointment, but Amad Diallo says the Elephants can leave North America proud after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Africanews
Burkina Faso announced on 26 June that it would cut its diplomatic ties with France. International relations expert Hamadé Soro explains what changes the move may bring and how the two countries will continue to interact.
[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears
A total of 269 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as authorities completed the latest repatriation effort following a June 30 deadline issued by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.
Sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's constitution that will extend the presidential term by two years sailed through their final parliamentary hurdle Tuesday, now requiring only President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature to become law.
[Vanguard] No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students.
[Vanguard] TORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- In a split decision, the High Court has upheld President William Ruto's controversial reappointment of Cabinet Secretaries dismissed during the 2024 Cabinet shake-up, ruling that their removal from office did not render them ineligible for future appointment.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto's Cabinet does not comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender principle and directed the Head of State to rectify the imbalance within 120 days.
[allAfrica] The parliament has approved controversial constitutional reforms that expand lawmakers' powers while limiting those of the president, deepening a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba and her employer, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), were removed from remand after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against them before plea, bringing the prosecution to an end.
[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote
Fans of the Ivory Coast soccer team gathered on Tuesday in Abidjan, the capital of the Ivory Coast, to watch their team play against Haaland’s Norway. But a slight tap from Haaland’s left foot in the 86th minute was the difference as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on Tuesday.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are scheduled to appear before the Kibera Law Court for a mention before Justice Diana Kaveta.
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The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.
[allAfrica] Bus Driver Killed, 11 Injured in Limpopo Repatriation Bus Crash
Around 25,000 migrants have left South Africa in recent weeks over rising anti-migrant sentiment that has resulted in the deaths of four people. One returnee from Zimbabwe recounts his experience.
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
[This Day] The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, with fresh conditions attached to his release.
