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Tunde Ogbeha: A celebration
Opinion By Tunde Olusunle SATURDAY September 20, 2025, Babatunde Jonathan Ogbeha received an Honorary Doctor of Science in Public Administration, (Honoris Causa), from the Benson Idahosa University, (BIU), in Benin City, the Edo State capital....
Tanzania giants eye CAF CL progress
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s football titans, Simba SC and Young Africans SC are gearing up for critical encounters this weekend, as they chase spots in the prestigious CAF Champions League group stage. The stakes are high, the spotlight intense and...
Stellenbosch FC target another deep run in CAF Confederation Cup
Stellenbosch FC are optimistic about replicating the club’s impressive form from last season as they kick off their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on Saturday. Last season, Stellenbosch made a significant mark in the competition by reaching the...
Huawei Seeds 2025 sees Irish students get a taste of AI and drones
MTU student Ena O’Driscoll discusses her trip to China as part of the 2025 cohort of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme. Last month, a group of students based at a variety of Irish universities visited China as part of the 2025 edition of the...
Águilas Town Hall encourages residents to prepare Xmas gifts for children in need this year
Date Published: 16/10/2025 The new Mayor of Águilas, Cristóbal Casado, has officially launched the annual “Niño de Navidad” campaign, supporting a worthy charity through which the lives of children in undeveloped countries are improved by the...
MFA Facilitates Swift Return Of Super Eagles For World Cup Qualifier
1 In a prompt show of diplomatic outreach and efficiency, the Nigerian Mission in Luanda, Angola, under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully coordinated the safe and timely...
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...
Kirikiri Takes 'Worst Prison in Africa' Title
The Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos State has been ranked as the worst prison in Africa. According to rights organisations and international monitors, of the 10 worst prisons in Africa, five of them are in Nigeria. While Kirikiri takes...
The Surveillance Empire That Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. “The problem is the export license, huh? For this we can find a…a way.” It was early June and Guenther Rudolph was in an expansive...
Is Iran banned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
JUMP TO: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the list of qualified teams is beginning to take shape. As of the end of the October international break, 28 of the 48 spots have been secured. Global sporting events often highlight cultural...
A Chronicle of Former President Chakwera’s Overseas Engagements: Were They Worth it?
Former President Lazarus Chakwera’s tenure was marked by extensive international travel, with numerous trips aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and seeking foreign investment. In the year 2025, he made multiple visits to neighboring...
Liberia: Kojo Names Lone Star Squad for Crucial October World Cup Qualifiers
Monrovia – Stand-in Liberia head coach Thomas Kojo has announced his 25-man Lone Star squad ahead of Liberia’s pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers doubleheader against Namibia and Equatorial Guinea. By: Christopher C Walker The team...
200 niche, surprising and mind-blowing football facts to help you ace pub quizzes
Want some incredible football facts? We've got you covered. Whether you're revising for a pub quiz, bored at work or looking for something to read on the loo, we've got facts on all facets of the beautiful game. So strap in for a long, old ride –...
Spain's radically different approach to African migration
Paul MellyWest Africa analyst ShareSave Spain is kicking against the prevailing political mood among Western nations when it comes to migration and policies regarding the African continent. At a time when the US, the UK, France and Germany are all...
Soccer-Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22...
Tunisia wrap up successful World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal
Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22 goals to reach next...
Cape Verde makes World Cup debut with 3-0 win over Eswatini
Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, clinching first place in its African qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. The volcanic island nation off Africa’s west coast secured one of the...
Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal
CAPE TOWN :Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22 goals to...
Flames Shocked as São Tomé Secures First-Ever World Cup Qualifying Win
By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, has suffered a stunning 1–0 defeat to São Tomé and Príncipe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played in Tunisia on Monday. The loss marks a historic moment for São Tomé, as...
Tiny Cape Verde clinch first ever World Cup spot
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...