Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died…
Mali midfielder Bissouma completes Ajax move
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.…
Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda
There is another Scottish link with Uganda, with former Hearts and Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston currently coach of Uganda’s under-20s.…
Messi in Argentina squad for farewell against Benin
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is…
British woman abducted in Malawi, police say
Police in Malawi are investigating the kidnapping of a British national who was abducted in the southern African nation’s main…
How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Presidential elections are scheduled for next year, but Korir is confident organisers will secure the “huge” and “legally binding” figure…
Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first
Kenya will become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships after winning the bid for the 2029…
AI ‘SpongeBob’ parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities
An AI-generated version of the hit US cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants has recently become the unlikely star of a controversial…
LeBron the star as Angola aims to cash in on E1 racing
It is difficult to imagine an electric powerboat racing series capturing the attention of an Angolan audience for whom football…
Africa’s richest man launches continent’s biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa’s largest ever share sale, offering a stake in his oil refinery to the…