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Egypt Defeat South Africa 1–0 to Book Place in AFCON Knockout Rounds
Egypt booked their place in the
Israel Becomes First Country to Recognize Somaliland, Establishing Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Security Concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signs the joint declaration of mutual recognition with Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, officially establishing full diplomatic relations between the two nations. Photo: Screenshot Israel on Friday became the first
Trump supporters hail US strikes in Nigeria as ‘amazing Christmas present’
Some even celebrated ‘mass killing’ and the president’s ‘resolve’ in attacking Islamic State targets
Salah steers Egypt into Africa Cup knockout stages after VAR denies South Africa late penalty
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored again on Friday as Egypt's 10 men held on to beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. ...
Ghana: Chief Declares Zero Tolerance for Substance Abuse, Alcoholism in Zuarungu
The Paramount Chief of the Zuarungu
Namibia: Bondi Victims Honoured As Sydney-Hobart Race Sets Sail
Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a "bumpy" Sydney-Hobart ocean race Friday, many scattering rose petals for the Bondi Beach shooting victims as they ventured into rolling seas. ...
Ghana: Nationalism Park Reopens As Ghana Strengthens Tourism As Pillar of National Development
The Nationalism Park in Accra has been
Ghana: GNFS Cadet Media Ghana Launch Nationwide Fire Safety Initiative
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS),
Namibia: Three Mothers Welcome Christmas Babies At Okahandja State Hospital
In a festive coincidence, three mothers gave birth to healthy babies on Christmas Day at Okahandja State Hospital. The babies, two boys and a girl, were welcomed by proud mothers and hospital staff amid the holiday celebrations. ...
Namibia: Australia Lead England By 46 After 20 Wickets Fall On Crazy Day At Mcg
An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 before storming back to dismiss England for 110 and leave the clash on a knife-edge. ...
Ghana: IGP Inaugurates Ultra - Modern Police Music Academy Centenary in Accra
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Christian Yohunu has inaugurated an ultra -modern police music academy centenary in Accra which would play a major role in the police music department. ...
Ghana: Access Bank Donates to Basic Schools in Bolgatanga
Two Basic schools in the Bolgatanga Municipality have received donations from Access Bank, Bolgatanga branch. ...
Africa: TECNO and CAF Elevate Dream On The Field to New Heights with "Future Star ...
Groundbreaking partnership transforms pitch renovation program into comprehensive talent development platform, offering long-term support for promising U12-15 players across African nations. ...
Africa: TECNO Brings Immersive Fan Experience to AFCON 2025 with Pop-Up Stores and Interactive Zones ...
The opening ceremony marked the starting point
Namibia: Palladino's Atalanta On the Up As Serie a Leaders Inter Visit
Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele Palladino leading the charge for the revitalised Bergamo club. ...
Ethiopia: GERD Redefines Regional Power Integration, Economic Transformation, Says EEP
Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Electric
Ghana: Chief of Staff Urges Africans in Diaspora to Unite and Tap Opportunities in Ghana
The Chief of Staff, at the office of the Vice President, Alex Percival Segbefia has called on Africans in the diaspora to unite, reconnect with their roots and take advantage of opportunities in Ghana. ...
Africa: AU Commission Chair Congratulates Somali Citizens On Mogadishu Municipal Elections
Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the people of Somalia following the successful conduct of municipal elections in Mogadishu on 25 December 2025. ...
Namibia: Too Hot to Handle? Searing Heat Looming Over 2026 World Cup
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. ...
East Africa: Al-Shabab Remains Greatest Security Threat in Somalia and East Africa, UN Warns
Addis Ababa -- United Nations experts have warned that the extremist group Al-Shabab continues to pose the most serious threat to peace and security in Somalia and the wider East African region, particularly neighboring Kenya. ...
SA’s AfriSam set to be acquired by West China Cement
Chinese cement giants, facing a slowdown in domestic construction, have been on an acquisition spree in Africa. ...
Salah steers Egypt toward Africa Cup knockout stages after VAR denies South Africa late penalty
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored again on Friday as Egypt's 10 men held on to beat South Africa 1-0 to all but reach the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. ...
Niger bars US nationals in retaliatory visa ban as Sahel defies Washington
Niger’s decision to indefinitely bar US nationals from entering its territory marks a sharp escalation in deteriorating relations between Washington and several Sahelian states, underscoring a broader geopolitical realignment unfolding across West Africa. The
Egypt 1-0 South Africa: Mohamed Salah penalty sends Pharaohs through to AFCON knockout stage
A tale of two penalties as ten-man Egypt hold on to beat South Africa in heavyweight AFCON showdown ...
'Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Egypt Pride Match
An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint. ...
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as sovereign state
Diplomatic breakthrough comes more than three decades after declaration of independence from Somalia
British-Egyptian activist Alaa abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
Family say campaigner, who has a son in Brighton, will be able to travel freely between UK and Cairo months after his release from Egyptian jail
Palestinian man kills two in northern Israel car-ramming and stabbing attack, police say
Assailant, reportedly from the West Bank, was shot and wounded after running over a man and stabbing a woman