Let’s keep migratory birds soaring

For centuries, bird migration has awed humanity. Every year, millions of birds travel thousands of kilometres, transversing continents in search of feeding, breeding and resting grounds. During these sojourns, these birds provide critical...

Egypt Squad for Djibouti & Guinea-Bissau World Cup Qualifiers Revealed

Sun 05 Oct 2025 | 03:56 PM Egypt’s national team coach, Hossam Hassan, announced the squad selected for the upcoming training camp, which begins tomorrow, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau. The...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Ghana's airport should reflect democracy, not coups — Consular to Guinea-Bissau

The Chief Executive Officer of Pribet Group and Ghana’s Consular to Guinea-Bissau, Prince Lamptey Tetteh, has called on the government to consider renaming the Kotoka International Airport, arguing that its current name does not reflect Ghana’s...

Millions in the Air: The Debate Over Boakai’s Frequent Foreign Travels

By Seltue Karweaye Sr Every time President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s aircraft departs from Robert International Airport, it leaves Liberians grappling with the implications of his extensive travels. Between February 2024 and September 2025, Boakai...

U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warnings For 16 African Countries — What To Know

As of this reporting, the United States government dissuades its citizens against traveling to 16 countries in Africa. In mid-September 2025, the State Department issued either its highest or second-highest travel advisories for 16 African...

Nepal close in on T20 World Cup as Cardiac Kids find new way to break UAE hearts

Nepal found a new method for crushing UAE’s spirit after winning their Super Six encounter at the T20 World Cup Qualifier in extraordinary fashion. The side have long been known as the “Cardiac Kids” because of their penchant for last-ball...

Man accused of luring 28 young Guineans with false scholarships

The individuals involved—a man and an association—are facing charges of forming an association that aided illegal immigration, committing 28 counts of aiding illegal immigration, committing fraud, and document forgery. According to the Public...

Preview: Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Burkina Faso face a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying match against eliminated Ethiopia on...

Weekend Sports Mirror: World Cup Qualifiers shake up global football as Malawi gain walkover win

The battle for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification delivered another chapter this week, filled with shock results, outstanding performances and controversy from October 7 to 9, 2025. While most domestic leagues are on pause due to the FIFA...

Anatomy of Illegal Power on the Planet

“Illegal power is neither periphery nor shadow; it is a global system fed by formal politics and the formal economy” — inspired by Lucía Dammert Illegal power is neither accident nor exception. It is a parallel system spanning continents,...

BGL Ligue: F91 storm to top with statement win

Ahead of the second international window in 2025/26, it is Mika Pinto's Dudelange team that took the top spot with a four-goal victory against Jeunesse, despite playing almost the entirety of the second half with a man down. It started as a...

Salah Arrives in Cairo to Join National Team Camp

Sun 05 Oct 2025 | 06:41 PM Salah Arrives in Cairo to Join National Team Camp Mohamed Salah, Liverpool star and captain of the Egyptian national team, arrived at Cairo International Airport a short while ago to join the Pharaohs' camp at a hotel...

How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free

At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...

Cape Verde Eyes Historic World Cup Debut Against Eswatini

Cape Verde will host Eswatini on Monday with an opportunity to secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, following a dramatic 3-3 draw in Libya that kept their qualification hopes firmly in their own hands. The Blue Sharks currently sit...

African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa

The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...

Gambia U-17 depart for Mali as WAFU Zone A U-17 Cup of Nations edges closer

The Baby Scorpions will hold series of training sessions before playing against Guinea Bissau in their opening group match on Sunday. The Gambia U-17 team held several training sessions at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum...

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Who can claim seven African spots still on offer?

Seven places at the 2026 Fifa World Cup are up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax. With fixtures being played between Wednesday, 8 and Tuesday, 14 October, only the nine group winners are assured of a spot at the...

Preview: Sierra Leone vs. Burkina Faso - prediction, team news, lineups

© BackpagePix / Iconsport Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. In what is essentially a contest for second place in Group...

Global Scholars Examine Women, Slavery, Power On The Toyin Falola Interviews

2 Eminent scholars in the field of history have examined the intersection of women, slavery, and power at the latest edition of The Toyin Falola Interviews, aired on Sunday with the theme, “Global Africa, Women, and Slavery.” The episode featured...