Djibouti wins expo award as economy emerges among region’s fastest-growing

By our staff reporter The Republic of Djibouti is enjoying an exceptional moment on the global stage, earning a cultural distinction at the Osaka 2025 World Expo just as new economic forecasts highlight its rising regional prominence. Djibouti’s...

Infantino hails Ghana as fifth African team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Ghana for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the Black Stars for bringing “colour, style and passion” back to football’s biggest stage. Ghana sealed their place at next year’s global...

AU’s Somalia peace mission cannot deliver on funding pledges alone

AU’s Somalia peace mission cannot deliver on funding pledges alone Without a predictable financing mechanism, the mission remains trapped in a cycle of insecurity, mounting arrears and political instability. The governments of Somalia and the...

Blackburn Rovers international boosts reputation with big test to come

Valerien Ismael is currently without Balazs Toth, Nick Michalski, Kristi Montgomery, Lewis Miller, Augustus Kargbo, Andri Gudjohnsen and Igor Tyjon from his first-team squad. All have been in action over the first week of the international break....

Le projet africain de Grande muraille verte peine à verdir au Sénégal

Le projet africain de la Grande muraille verte a débuté comme un plan ambitieux visant à créer une bande d'arbres de 15 kilomètres de large à travers le nord de l'Afrique. L'Union africaine a lancé ce projet en 2007 avec pour objectif de planter...

Full list of African Countries That Have Qualified So Far

Africa’s dominance on the global stage continues as five football powerhouses punch their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup A flawless blend of grit, class, and tactical brilliance underlines the qualification of the five giants The Black Stars...

Ghana Becomes Fifth African Team to Qualify for the 2026 World Cup

Following Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria, Ghana is the fifth African nation to secure its spot in the 2026 World Cup, claiming a 1-0 victory over the Comoros on Sunday evening thanks to a goal from Kudus. Madagascar, heavily defeated by Mali...

Somalia vs Mozambique Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th October 2025

Somalia play Mozambique on Tuesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, hoping to sign off with a victory. Ranked 201st in the world, the Ocean Stars have drawn once and lost eight times in their campaign from nine fixtures so far. They sit...

Somalia and Djibouti Welcome Gaza Ceasefire, Applaud International Mediation Efforts

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia and Djibouti have expressed strong support for the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement, commending the diplomatic efforts of regional and international mediators in securing a deal aimed at halting hostilities,...

[Yemeni Coast Guard Intercepts Smuggling Boat Carrying 41 African Migrants in Bab al-Mandab

Aden - The Yemeni Coast Guard, operating under the internationally recognized government, has successfully intercepted a smuggling vessel carrying 41 African migrants in the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, southwest of Yemen. The operation took...

Djibouti vs Sierra Leone Prediction and Betting Tips | 12th October 2025

Djibouti play Sierra Leone in their final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday, looking to wrap up a miserable campaign on a winning note. With just one point in the bag from nine games, the Sharks of the Red Sea are at the bottom...

TURKSOM military base trains Somali forces since 2017

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have continued training exercises for Somali soldiers since 2017 at the TURKSOM military base to contribute to the African country's security and stability. According to Anadolu Agency (AA), Türkiye decided to...

Chad vs Central African Republic Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th October 2025

Chad play Central African Republic in their final qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to wrap it up on a winning note. With just one point in the bag, Les Sao are currently at the bottom of Group I and long been knocked out from the race...

Ethiopia’s Nile dam is a project that won't hurt anyone, says Somali President

Ethiopia’s Nile dam is a project that won't hurt anyone, says Somali President MOGADISHU — Somali President Sheikh Hassan Mohammed described Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam as a “great project” that will serve as a vital source of power for the...

Africa World Cup permutations: Nigeria, Benin, South Africa and the Group C conundrum

We've reached the final gameweek of Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying group-stage campaign, and while four group winners have already been decided heading into gameweek yen, there's still much at stake as we arrive at the conclusion of a gripping...

[African Migrant Arrivals to Yemen Surge by 27% in September, IOM Reports

Aden — Yemen continues to serve as a key transit point for migrants from the Horn of Africa, despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges. According to the latest Flow Monitoring Report issued by the International Organization for...

African peace and security dialogue: Media and controversial soundbites

One of South Africa’s challenges appears to be the relentless creation of controversial soundbites and scant broadcasting for mere story-selling rather than providing ethical journalism and informing the citizens. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosted...

Ethiopia-Djibouti railway launches 1st privately-financed expansion construction project

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has launched the construction of a railway expansion project, connecting an industrial park on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to...

Africa has ‘unlimited’ solar potential. Off-grid power could help light up the continent

Globally, more than 660 million people still lack access to electricity — and 85% of them reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Washikala Malango was one of these people. Malango was born and raised in Baraka, a village on the shores of a vast lake in the...

Defusing the Mounting Ethio-Eritrea Tensions

The escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, marked by Ethiopia’s recent formal accusation that Eritrea is preparing for war, threaten to plunge the Horn of Africa into another round of devastating conflict—a return to the bloody strife...