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East Africa’s tourism sector loses $4.8 billion, 2 million jobs due...

East Africa’s tourism sector lost more than $4.8 billion and 2 million jobs in 2020 amid COVID-19 curbs, according to a report released Wednesday. The...

Ghana selected as promising manufacturing hub for vaccines in Africa

Ghana has been selected as a possible manufacturing hub for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa, a statement issued on Friday by the Jubilee House, Ghana's...

Africa also lost its people on September 11, 2001 attacks

As the United States marked 18 years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3000 people at the New York World...

Egypt plunge down FIFA rankings following disastrous World Cup

Following a disastrous FIFA World Cup campaign, Egypt has become Africa’s biggest loser in the latest FIFA rankings published on Thursday. The North African giants...

Comedian Trevor Noah defends his ‘Africa won the World Cup’ joke

US-based South African comedian Trevor Noah had a lot to say in response to a French diplomat who took offense to Noah saying "Africa...

Jorge Sampaoli loses job as Argentina coach after disappointing World Cup...

Argentina’s football manager Jorge Sampaoli has been sacked from his position following a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign. La Albiceleste managed only one win in...

#Worldcup2018:Russia Donga girls spreading African culture through dance

African teams might have been edged out of the FIFA world cup but their culture continues to live on through music.One all-girls group in...

#Worldcupfinal:Uganda beefs up security ahead of World Cup final match

Ugandan police and military have enhanced security ahead of the Sunday World Cup final match to avoid the repeat of the July 2010 twin...

FIFA chief says VAR use in World Cup is a success

World football governing body FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino has praised the use of the Video Assistant Technology (VAR) in the 2018 World Cup as...

Tunisia open to pursuing joint North Africa bid for 2030 World...

Tunisia would be open to the idea of a North African bid for the 2030 World Cup along with Algeria and Morocco. The president of...