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Yaya Toure Abandons Ivory Coast: John Obi Mikel Not Selected For Nigeria

Yaya Toure Abandons Ivory Coast: John Obi Mikel Not Selected For Nigeria

IVORY Coast begins the defence of its African title this weekend without Yaya Toure after the team captain asked not to be selected while he considers his international future. So, Sunday’s 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in neutral Nigeria is the start of new coach Michel Dussuyer’s reign, and possibly the […]

Uganda Remembers Soldiers Killed By Al-Shabaab Militants In Somalia

Uganda Remembers Soldiers Killed By Al-Shabaab Militants In Somalia

Parliament yesterday observed a minute’s silence in memory of 10 Ugandan soldiers killed in an attack by al-Shabaab militants on the African Union peacekeepers’ base at Janaale, Somalia. The MPs thereafter tasked government to brief Parliament on the progress of the mission and what triggered such a deadly attack. The directive came after Ibrahim Ssemuju […]

U2’s Bono, D’banj, Diamond And Banky W Included In A Remix Of “Strong Girl” By African Girls

U2’s Bono, D’banj, Diamond And Banky W Included In A Remix Of “Strong Girl” By African Girls

AFRICAN stars joined U2 frontman Bono on Friday in a campaign to use music to help empower women around the world. Bono and top African male musicians D’banj, Diamond and Banky W announced that they will be included in a remix of the song “Strong Girl,” a rallying cry for women’s empowerment which features top […]

Pictures: Prince Harry Wants To Stay In Africa And Protect Lions

Pictures: Prince Harry Wants To Stay In Africa And Protect Lions

Adrenaline pumping, his face alert with excitement and momentary apprehension, Prince Harry reaches out to touch the flanks of a fully grown male lion. It’s an extraordinary and heartstopping moment, as the fearsome beast which has been lightly sedated lies semi-conscious at his feet on a pitch-black night in the African bush. The Prince is […]

South Sudan: The Devil Lies In Implementing The Peace Deal

South Sudan: The Devil Lies In Implementing The Peace Deal

On January 9 2011, the people of Southern Sudan voted in a referendum whose results led to the birth of the Republic of South Sudan. Writing in The East African publication of January 3, 2011, this was my opinion: “Whichever way the vote goes, there is going to be far-reaching ramifications for The Sudan (Khartoum) […]

Roger Federer Says He Is Very Proud Of His African Roots

Roger Federer Says He Is Very Proud Of His African Roots

This gigantic continent holds a magical attraction for me. Through our foundation, we can help improve the quality of education in many places. A good education is something nobody can ever take away. Anyone who has ever experienced Africa will form a lifelong connection to the continent. My mother comes from South Africa, so I […]

El Nino Rains To Affect Uganda And 10 Other African Countries

El Nino Rains To Affect Uganda And 10 Other African Countries

Weather experts have predicted that the El Nino rains will begin in September and will affect 11 African countries including Uganda. In Uganda, it will expose people living in highland areas such as the slopes of Mt. Elgon to landslides and flooding in parts of Teso and West Nile and other lake shores. Minister of […]

Ethiopian Airlines Nets Huge Profits Exceeding The Rest Of Africa’s Airline Industry Combined

Ethiopian Airlines Nets Huge Profits Exceeding The Rest Of Africa’s Airline Industry Combined

State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has reported staggering profits in a turbulent industry, exceeding those of the rest of Africa’s airline industry combined. Ethiopian Airlines is surely the envy of the rest of Africa’s airlines after reporting profits that are more than those of Africa’s fleets combined. For the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the Bole International Airport-based carrier […]

Africa’s Most Powerful Passports

Africa’s Most Powerful Passports

With geopolitics playing in, travellers from some countries get more travel freedom than others, a new ranking shows. Making waves in the travel world this week: a ranking of the globe’s most powerful passports that reveals the comparative weakness of many African ones. Even in the digital age, passports haven’t changed much in form. The […]

Kenya’s David Rudisha Wins 800m Race In Beijing World Championships

Kenya’s David Rudisha Wins 800m Race In Beijing World Championships

David Rudisha is on top of the world once again after the London 2012 star stormed to 800 metres glory at the World Championships.

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