The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal
Located on the Black Sea coast, the city of Trabzon sits near the border with Georgia in the north-east corner…
Why Nigeria’s one-time political giant may face extinction
Internal power struggles, factionalism, insistence that power rotates through the regions and disciplinary measures have all added to the sense…
‘This star is for Africa’ – Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history
As her illustrious career was immortalised in Los Angeles, Kidjo became emotional – wiping away tears. “At that moment, I’m…
Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Howard-Tayor faces charges including the unlicensed importation, sale and transportation of controlled drugs, illicit trafficking, criminal solicitation and criminal facilitation.…
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Lady Lori Helicopters, which operated the Eurocopter EC130 B4 aircraft, said it was “deeply saddened” by the accident. “Our deepest…
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
A former Zambian minister was killed in last week’s raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader…
Why are there so few African players in the WSL?
A major barrier for WSL clubs hoping to sign African talent is the Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria set out…
‘I was born in South Africa’, says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who is facing deportation from South Africa, has reiterated that she was born in the country…
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A federal judge has decided the Trump administration can go ahead with cancelling Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provides humanitarian…
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Kidjo grew up in Benin, but left for Paris in 1983, citing oppression from the country’s then-communist government. “From the…