‘I’m not afraid to show who I am’: Alex Iwobi on how family and faith forged the Super Eagles star of today

By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Iwobi vividly remembers the day: Friday, August 8, 2019. The transformative moment? A late, unexpected move for the then 23-year-old on transfer deadline day from his boyhood club of Arsenal...

Sanctioned Russian Tanker Breaks Down in Suez Canal

A sanctioned Russian crude oil tanker traveling as part of the southbound convoy in the Suez Canal broke down on Tuesday, October 28, briefly interfering with transits. The Suez Canal Authority is emphasizing its quick response to get the tanker,...

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle assesses Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after watching him in the UCL

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has given his thoughts about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of the World Cup playoff Chelle, who is on holiday in Portugal, watched the Gabonese striker in the UEFA Champions League group stage match Nigeria...

Ghana — and All of Africa — can stand on its own

It will get me into trouble again!” laughs Ghana President John Mahama upon the conclusion of our interview. A few weeks earlier, Mahama’s Foreign Minister had visited the U.S. State Department, only to be immediately confronted with an op-ed that...

DNA testing inspiring more American celebs to visit Africa

Tyson in DRC recently Boxing legend Mike Tyson is the latest to return “home” to Africa, joining a growing list of A-list celebrities tracing their roots back to the continent and drawing global media attention to the host nations. SPECIAL REPORT...

The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 24, 2025

MUSIC The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Mandisi Dyantyis, Celeste Ojatula, BOJ, Internet Girl, and more. Celeste Ojatula and Anabel Rose reflect the accomplished perspective of travelers on their new record....

I want to prove Ghana and all of Africa can stand on its own – Mahama tells Time Magazine

“It will get me into trouble again!” laughs Ghana President John Mahama upon the conclusion of our interview. A few weeks earlier, Mahama’s Foreign Minister had visited the U.S. State Department, only to be immediately confronted with an op-ed...

Officials make unprecedented announcement about unique islands: 'A major milestone'

"New ways." by Christine DulionOctober 24, 2025 A small island nation in Central Africa has just made big environmental history. São Tomé and Príncipe, a tropical archipelago off the coast of Gabon, has become the first entire country ever...

World Time Ghana’s President Wants to Show Africa Can Stand on Its Own

Ghanaian President John Mahama in his office at Jubilee House in Accra, Ghana, on July 18, 2025. Credit - Photograph by Natalija Gormalova for TIME “It will get me into trouble again!” laughs Ghana President John Mahama upon the conclusion of our...

Concern for Eric Chelle and Fulham as Chukwueze is still recovering from calf injury

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle faces a potential setback ahead of next month's crucial World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, with Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze still recovering from an injury sustained earlier this month. Chukwueze was...

Maha Haj, Wissam Charaf, Mohamed Kordofani, Cj ‘Fiery’ Obasi & Mamadou Dia Features Set For Red Sea Souk Project Market + Full List

Upcoming films from Palestinian director Maha Haj, Lebanese director Wissam Charaf, Sudanese breakout Mohamed Kordofani and Chinese writer and director Jing Zou are among 40 titles selected for the upcoming edition of the Red Sea Film Festival’s...

Mbuemo Starting to Heat Up For United

Whisper it softly, but Manchester United are starting to find some momentum for the first time in Ruben Amorim’s nearly year-long spell in charge. After a dreadful start that saw them lose to Arsenal and draw to Fulham in the league as well as...

The charade in Cameroon

On Monday October 27, 2025, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council announced that Paul Biya, candidate of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement, CPDM, had been re-elected President of the country for an eighth term. Biya, aged 92, has ruled the...

Former Chelsea boss is sacked by Zambia after failing to qualify for next summer's expanded World Cup

By BEN WILLCOCKS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 14:55 EDT, 29 October 2025 | Updated: 14:58 EDT, 29 October 2025 Former Chelsea, Portsmouth and West Ham manager Avram Grant has been sacked by Zambia after failing to qualify for next year's...

A Simulated Client Study on Non-Prescription Antibiotic Sales and Counselling Practices in Iraqi Nurse-Led Clinics: Implications for Antimicrobial Resistance

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health challenge, projected to cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 if left unaddressed.1 Its impact is particularly severe in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),...

With ‘terrifying’ trade in African hornbills, scientists call for increased protection

With an alarming rise in the international trade of African hornbills, wild populations are plummeting. As key seed dispersers, their demise also threatens the survival of the forests they inhabit. According to recent studies, the United States is...

Defusing Cameroon’s Dangerous Electoral Standoff

Authorities have proclaimed long-time incumbent Paul Biya the winner of Cameroon’s 12 October presidential election, setting off a wave of demonstrations by the opposition, which sees the official tally as rigged. Urgent talks are needed to stave...

How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...

Donald Trump lands second Nobel Peace Prize nomination during Asia week — this time from Japan

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first woman prime minister, lauded US President Donald Trump's role in mediating international conflicts and announced plans to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, according to the White House. This is Trump's second...

Eagles to converge on Morocco November 9

NFF plans early camping in Rabat Invited players for the 2026 World Cup African playoff billed to hold in Morocco will assemble in that country five days before the November 13 opening game of the competition, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...