Oussama Lamlioui of RS Berkane celebrates goal with teammates during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 match between RSB Berkane and ASEC Mimosas at Stade Municipal de Berkane in Berkane, Morocco on 9 April 2025 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix by Austin Ditlhobolo Saturday Apr 19, 2025. 15:00 Former champions RS Berkane and Simba SC will be targeting a first-leg advantage in their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final ties.A North African derby between Berkane and CS Constantine headlines the semi-finals, with the former set to host the Algerian side at the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Berkane on Sunday night.The Moroccan champions booked their place in…
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In a celebration of love and style, Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux hosted their wedding ceremony today, 17 April 2025, in Lagos. Having previously tied the knot earlier this year in a Nikkah ceremony, the couple’s Lagos event was a vibrant showcase of fashion, particularly the stunning aso ebi styles. Iya Iyawo, The Queen Mother, Iyabo Ojo, stunned on her emerald-green asoebi embellished with everything beads and her energy and excitement was top notch. Priscilla captivated in a custom-designed gown that seamlessly merged Nigerian and Tanzanian aesthetics, while Juma complemented her in a tailored agbada with subtle Swahili influences. The…
I’ve visited Kenya many times over the last decade. Each time, I’m reminded why this is one of my very favorite countries to visit in Africa. The people, the wildlife, the views – I’m always blown away. A very special region in Kenya can be found about an hour’s flight north of the capital city of Nairobi. The conservancies surrounding Mount Kenya are amazing for a number of reasons. I love the stunning landscapes here, particularly the views of the mountain. They are also home to a vast amount of wildlife, including unique “northern” species that can only be found…
PHOTO/CFP Read < 1 minuteToday, China and Zimbabwe commemorate 45 years of diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in their enduring partnership. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1980, the two countries have cultivated strong political, economic, and cultural exchanges. According to the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe, the foreign ministers of the two nations—Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, and Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe—exchanged congratulatory messages reaffirming their commitment to further enhancing the China-Zimbabwe Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation. They expressed…
Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe still vividly remembers one random act of kindness during his 44-day lonely stay at the dreaded State Defence Secretariat detention facility in Cameroon’s political capital, Yaoundé, in 2018: the gift of a Bible. A rare, unexpected gift which helped him weather the ill treatment inflicted on him. “The Bible became my sole companion in the cell—it strengthened my faith and spirit and made me even stronger,” Sisiku Ayuk Tabe tells Africa Is a Country. “This is the best gift I have ever received in my entire life.” On October 1, 2017, following a government crackdown on…
Elon Musk has been confirmed as the father of Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair’s son, Romulus. The confirmation comes months after St. Clair announced in September 2024 that she and the Tesla CEO had welcomed a child together, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Until now, the identity of the child’s father and the name had been keptunder wraps. However, a paternity test conducted by Labcorp revealed a 99.999% probability that Musk is the father. A spokesperson for St. Clair also confirmed both the child’s name and the test result to People magazine on Wednesday. This marks…
The international court of justice will rule in the next few weeks on whether the United Arab Emirates can be plausibly found “complicit in the commission of genocide” by arming the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan’s civil war.The case was brought by Sudan, whose acting justice minister, Muawia Osman, told the world court in The Hague last week that the country’s “ongoing genocide would not be possible without the complicity of the UAE, including the shipment of arms to the RSF”. Sudan wants ICJ judges to force the UAE to stop its alleged support for the RSF and make…
Nearly illiterate and suffering from leprosy, Eyí Moan Ndong (1928–2000) learned to play the mvet, an ancestral string instrument made from cane tube. It was one meter or slightly more in length and usually had up to three calabashes as sound boxes. While he was admitted for 12 years in the Mikomeseng leprosy settlement, his mvet sessions for the sick and their caregivers became famous. The Spanish colonial authorities did not have a bad opinion of him, but they also did not take him seriously. To them, he seemed to be merely a folkloric clown. After leaving the leprosy settlement,…
Nigeria’s U-20 coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has issued a warning to football agents and wealthy sponsors to stay away from the team’s training camp in Katsina State. This warning comes as the junior team enters its final phase of preparations for the upcoming U-20 African Championship, set to take place in Côte d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 18. A football agent, who pleaded anonymity, exclusively told The Guardian over the weekend that Zubairu’s call was intended to prevent any distractions during the training period. The agent revealed that the Flying Eagles coach has turned off his two main phone lines…
A Premier Formula 1 Viewing Experience Launches in the Heart of NairobiThis past weekend, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Nairobi Arboretum officially launched its highly anticipated Formula 1 Watch Party Series in the beautifully refurbished Midori Garden, setting the tone for a season filled with high-octane excitement. The series debuted with a live viewing of the Bahrain Grand Prix, delivering an unparalleled experience for motorsport fans in Nairobi.The event, hosted in collaboration with The Wheelspin Podcast, drew an eclectic crowd of media personalities, influencers, motorsport enthusiasts, and F1 devotees. Set against the lush, vibrant backdrop of Midori Garden, the watch…