Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency by landslide
Wadagni, 49, was the favourite to win after the main opposition party, the Democrats, failed to get its own candidate…
Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as ‘too white’?
“We have to make it clear to black South Africans that we are genuinely invested in their advancement, but we…
Ghana appoint ex-Man Utd assistant Queiroz as coach
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as Ghana’s head coach for the upcoming World Cup. The…
Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
In a separate statement, the Ghana Premier League expressed its “unwavering backing” for the team during their “difficult moment”, and…
UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
“That deal should never have been on the table,” she told reporters in London. “Paying £35bn to give away territory…
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded
“Sentebale’s problems played out in the public eye, enabling a damaging dispute to harm the charity’s reputation, risk overshadowing its…
Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
In an attempt to allay the fears of voters, the candidate of the ruling coalition, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, 49,…
Fears over West Africa’s Islamist insurgency dominate Benin’s election campaign
In an attempt to allay the fears of voters, the candidate of the ruling coalition, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, 49,…
US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds
While, in Washington’s classification, the country remains at “level 3” – to reconsider travel – in the updated advisory, at…
Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
The Caf appeals board ruled Senegal forfeited the Afcon final in Rabat on 18 January after several members of the…