Nigeria’s clash with Libya has been called off after their players claimed they were left stranded at an airport in the country for hours with no food or drink.The two teams faced off in Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, with the Super Eagles winning 1-0 courtesy of Fissayo Dele-Bashiru’s late strike.However, Libya said they faced ‘poor treatment’ surrounding that game and ahead of the return match on Tuesday, Nigeria’s stars were left fuming – with Leicester star Wilfred Ndidi even claiming the players were being held ‘hostage’ – before they revealed they would boycott the match in…
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Nyungwe Forest National Park is Rwanda’s oldest and largest rainforest, located in the southwest of the country. This pristine and ancient rainforest stretches across more than 1,000 square kilometers and is a testament to nature’s longevity, with origins dating back nearly 20,000 years. As one of Africa’s most significant rainforests, Nyungwe is not only the oldest in Rwanda but also the largest montane rainforest in East and Central Africa. Its vast size and biodiversity make it an unparalleled destination for wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, and adventurers alike.The forest’s incredible biodiversity includes over 300 species of birds, 75 species of mammals, and…
October the 16th is World Food Day. In the mix of many “World Days”, one may rightly question the allocation of just one day for such an issue. Given the high levels of hunger and food insecurity, should every day not be a World Food Day? This argument has merit. Far more attention, and outrage needs to be directed at the state of hunger and food insecurity globally. According to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2024 report (SOFI) “about 152 million more people may have faced hunger in 2023 compared to 2019”. However, it is…
In a recent power scuffle, South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto took to Twitter (now X) to square up with music producer DJ Maphorisa about the release of Amalanga Awafani. While the single by Kabza De Small features vocals by Soweto, initially only Mas Musiq, Lawd Weezy, and DJ Maphorisa were credited as featured artists. Samthing Soweto’s name later appeared on the record following furor from fans. In a statement made on Instagram Live, DJ Maphorisa responded, saying that when the Samthing Soweto stalled the single’s release, after it had already been delayed, due to a negotiation for the track’s master…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.When Myriam Mihindou was in her 20s, she suffered from aphasia, an inability to speak or understand speech. The French-Gabonese artist’s process of rehabilitation helped her find her voice, both literally and artistically, and she has since developed a multidisciplinary practice in which collaboration plays a central role. This autumn, a trio of major French exhibitions — at the Palais de Tokyo, the Musée du Quai Branly and the Biennale de Lyon — are set to solidify Mihindou’s reputation as a key…
If re-elected president in November, Donald Trump has vowed to appoint the first individual of South African descent to the helm of a federal agency. The shattering of this particular glass ceiling would see the world’s richest man, Tesla boss Elon Musk, “tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic reforms.” Musk checks all the right populist boxes: a self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist,” staunch economic protectionist, tough on immigration, not to mention a die-hard Tolkien buff, and prolific spreader of race-baiting misinformation. But is there a specifically South African…
South Africa is astoundingly diverse. The country has twelve official languages (and at least 23 others are spoken throughout the country), a variety of religions, cultures and political affiliations, and a long, fascinating and at times deeply troubled history. For some, this history is one of the major reasons to visit South Africa and multiple museums and landmarks provide insight into the different historical eras, particularly in the capital cities. And yes, that is a plural, for South Africa actually has three capital cities, itself an indication of a diverse and divisive history. In this article, we will be taking…
The African Centre for Cities, University of Georgia Press and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of High Stakes, High Hopes: Urban Theorizing in Partnership by Sophie Oldfield. Sophie will be in conversation with Shireen Square, Valhalla Park resident and Anna Selmeczi, from the African Centre for Cities. High Stakes, High Hopes tracks the building of urban theorizing in a decade-long urban research and teaching partnership in Cape Town, South Africa. An argument for collaborative urbanism, this book reflects on what was at stake in the partnership and its creative, and at times, conflictive, evolution. Oldfield explores how research…
Libera’s Independence Day platform is used to troubleshoot national development and politics. In 1865, the “Father of Pan-Africanism”, Edward Wilmot Blyden spoke on Liberia’s “origins, dangers, and duties” In 2009, Chief Togbah Barworo delivered his speech in Kpelleh encouraging Liberians to embrace their traditions. In 2019, Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee declared post-war corruption as Liberia’s number one enemy. In 2024, after Liberia’s fourth democratic elections, LSE Assistant Professor Robtel Neajai Pailey delivered Liberia’s 177 Independence Day’s address: A Radical Agenda for Re-imagining Liberia. Pailey’s proposition of radical change is anchored on re-imaging citizenship in post-war Liberia. Pailey proposes a triangular…
Achraf Hakimi of the Morocco team is celebrating. Photo by Ayman Aref/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (14619276be) by Graeme Jackson Saturday Oct 12, 2024. 23:00 The final Matchday 3 fixture in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers saw Morocco crush the Central African Republic 5-0 at the Honor Stadium in Oujda on Saturday night.The Atlas Lions, who will be present at the next Nations Cup as the host team regardless of their performance in the qualifiers, have opened up a five-point lead at the top of Group B over nearest chasers Gabon (nine points to four).The Wild Beasts are a further point…