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Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 21:19
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 19:04
Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 19:01
After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 18:26
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Africa prepares for historic Olympic moment at Dakar 2026

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 11:40
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a "monumental" impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

India cruise to seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe - first T20 scorecard

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 02:00
Latest scorecard from the first Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and India in Harare.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 01:22
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 18:11
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 17:04
Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Ipswich sign Diop from Fulham

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 15:27
Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for £8.5m
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 01:46
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 22:20
Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger Fatawu

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 17:53
Ipswich Town complete the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Protests in Italy after Moroccan-born man dies while being restrained by police

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:48
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:02
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 13:40
They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:30
Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:25
Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:25
Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 19:16
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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