Nigeria squad announcement: Super Falcons call ups for NWSLers, Brighton, PSG and Galatasaray stars

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 21-woman squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against neighbours Republic of Benin. An analysis of the roster shows that head coach Justine...

New investor takes over Rivatex East Africa, fires 3,000 employees

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investments formally handed over Rivatex East Africa to Arise IIP Limited The textile manufacturer has been making losses despite the government pumping in billions of shillings George Olaka, the CEO of Arise...

We never abadoned US deported Nigerians in Ghana – FG

The Federal Government has dismissed reports that Nigerians deported from the United States were stranded after being allegedly dumped in Togo by Ghanaian authorities, insisting that the returnees are currently undergoing due profiling procedures....

Elite unit installs new Army Chief in Madagascar

A renegade army unit joins protestors on Saturday in the capital, Antananarivo./FILEAn elite army unit has claimed control of Madagascar and installed a new army chief even as the African Union (AU) said it was following events in the country.The...

WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu Invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, 18 Others For Benin Clash

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled his squad for the team’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic, reports Completesports.com. Madugu listed 21 players for the final qualifying round fixture. The...

ECOWAS Campaign Reaches Over 5,000 Girls in Benin

The regional bloc distributed reusable sanitary kits and conducted menstrual hygiene awareness activities across two municipalities as part of a broader initiative to combat school absenteeism. The ECOWAS Representation in Benin completed a...

Disturbing, sad scenes after star breaks neck

Togolese international footballer Samuel Asamoah has suffered a broken neck and is at a “high risk” of paralysis after colliding with a pitch-side advertising board. Asamoah was playing in a match for Guangxi Pingguo against Chongqing...

Top African footballer battles for life, involved in freak accident during football match

Togo international Samuel Asamoah has been involved in a freak accident after crashing into a pitch-side board in China Doctors warn that the 31-year-old midfielder may not walk again after breaking his neck in the injury Asamoah spent most of his...

Economic inequalities deepen Africa’s fragility.

By Lincoln G. Peters Lome, Togo; October 13, 2025 – President Joseph N. Boakai has cautioned African leaders at the second edition of the Lomé Peace and Security forum held in Lome, Togo, that misinformation, climate change, and economic...

Opinion: Deportees’ abuse claims tarnishing Ghana’s image

A growing number of reports have cast a grim shadow over Ghana’s treatment of citizens deported from the United States this year, with disturbing allegations of physical abuse, prolonged detention, and denial of legal access upon arrival at Kotoka...

Ghana Immigration Service repatriates 32 West African nationals over cybercrime

Accra, Oct 13, GNA-The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has successfully repatriated 32 (thirty-two) West African nationals suspected of engaging in cyber fraud, specifically romance scams. The suspects, comprising 24 Nigerians and 8 Togolese,...

Madugu Names Okoronkwo, Ajibade, Others For WAFCON Qualifier Vs Benin Republic

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has called up 21 players including skipper Rasheedat Ajibade, and Esther Okoronkwo, for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic. Nigeria’s team is made up of 21 players...

Super Falcons: Madugu Lists Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, Others For Women’s AFCON Qualifiers Against Benin

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has released a 21-player list for Nigeria’s final qualifying battle against the Benin Republic in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The two-legged tie will determine who joins the...

Following 3 weeks of protests, SA govt calls for de-escalation of tensions in Madagascar

The South African government has called for a de-escalation of tensions in Madagascar following three weeks of protests in the capital. A political crisis in the island country has seen violent clashes as demonstrators confronted police, who used...

Press review: Ukraine plans Tomahawk strikes on Russia and Canada may join Baltic clash

MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. Kiev is preparing plans for strikes on Russia with US-made Tomahawk missiles, and Canada may get involved in the West’s confrontation with Russia in the Baltic region. Hamas insists that Israel withdraw its troops before...

GIS repatriates 32 West African nationals for cybercrimes, romance scam

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated 32 West African nationals suspected of engaging in cyber fraud, particularly romance scams. The group, made up of 24 Nigerians and eight Togolese, was arrested during two coordinated...

Black Volta and Sankofa Gold projects now 100% Ghanaian-controlled – Report

A new report by norvanreports.com confirms that the Black Volta and Sankofa Gold Projects are now 100% Ghanaian-controlled, following the completion of a $100 million payment by Engineers & Planners (E&P) to the former foreign stakeholders of...

AU urges calm and dialogue amid rising tensions in Madagascar

Malagasy security forces look on as protesters march during a protest calling for constitutional reforms and the resignation of President Rajoelina on October 8,2025.[AFP] The African Union Commission has raised concerns over the recent political...

African Union Commission concerned about the situation in Madagascar

In a statement, he urged all parties, both civilian and military, to maintain calm and restraint, and to prioritize peaceful and consensual solutions to the current situation. He also called for full respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms...

WHO provides 20 computers to CHAG for NCD project monitoring   

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, GNA Accra, Oct. 16, GNA – The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has presented 20 desktop computers to selected facilities to enhance data management on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The equipment,...