Huge star explosion to appear in sky in once-in-a-lifetime event
Between now and September, a massive explosion 3,000 light years from Earth will flare up in the night sky, giving amateur astronomers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness this space oddity.
By AFP 12 days ago
Huge star explosion to appear in sky in once-in-a-lifetime event
F1 title rivals will be feeling the pressure, says Rosberg
Nico Rosberg, the last driver to take Lewis Hamilton all the way and win a Formula One title battle, knows what the Briton and Red Bull rival Max Vers
By AFP 2 years ago
F1 title rivals will be feeling the pressure, says Rosberg
China's coal binge could 'undo' global capacity to meet climate targets: Kerry
Tackling climate change is among a handful of issues where the two sides had struck notes of harmony
By AFP 2 years ago
China's coal binge could 'undo' global capacity to meet climate targets: Kerry
South Sudan's VP Machar deposed by party: rival leaders
Machar, a pivotal figure in South Sudan's bloody road to independence and subsequent civil war, was deposed following a three-day gathering of senior
By AFP 2 years ago
South Sudan's VP Machar deposed by party: rival leaders
Nearly 5 million fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years: study
The research suggested that the projected shortfall in the number of girls being born will lead to a surplus of young men in around a third of the glo
By AFP 2 years ago
Nearly 5 million fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years: study
South Africa police won't arrest Zuma until legal challenge is over
On Friday, Zuma, 79, rushed to court seeking to halt the execution of the arrest order.
By AFP 2 years ago
South Africa police won't arrest Zuma until legal challenge is over
Eswatini military sent to quell pro-democracy riots: Activists
Protests are usually rare in Eswatini, but recent weeks have seen violent anti-monarchy demonstrations erupting in parts of the country.
By AFP 2 years ago
Eswatini military sent to quell pro-democracy riots: Activists
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2021
French rally driver Sebastien Ogier co-driven by Julien Ingrassia in a Toyota Yaris on Sunday afternoon won the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2021.
By AFP 2 years ago
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2021
Gabon paid for protecting forests, in African first
Gabon has been a leader in Central Africa in preserving its rainforests, creating 13 national parks since 2000 that cover around 11 percent of the cou
By AFP 2 years ago
Gabon paid for protecting forests, in African first
Ugandan Olympic team quarantined in Japan after virus case
Eight members of the Ugandan Olympic team have been quarantined in Japan until early July, a local official said Tuesday, after a coach tested positiv
By AFP 2 years ago
Ugandan Olympic team quarantined in Japan after virus case
Covid eases but US won't join EU in opening borders
The United States during the pandemic has also banned travel on most visitors coming from the European Union as well as Britain, along with China.
By AFP 2 years ago
Covid eases but US won't join EU in opening borders
Caster Semenya fails again in 5,000m Olympic Qualifying bid
South African athlete Caster Semenya missed out again on Saturday in Regensburg, Germany to qualify for the 5,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics.
By AFP 2 years ago
Caster Semenya fails again in 5,000m Olympic Qualifying bid
Usain Bolt and girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcome twin boys- Thunder and Saint Leo
All-time Olympic great sprinter Usain Bolt and his partner Kasi Bennett announced Sunday the birth of twin boys, who have been named Thunder Bolt and
By AFP 2 years ago
Usain Bolt and girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcome twin boys- Thunder and Saint Leo
Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation
The claim has been shared 90 times since it was published on June 7, 2021, on a Facebook page called “Qeerroo Finfinne."
By AFP Fact Check 2 years ago
Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation
Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo heads home after war crimes acquittal
Gbagbo left the country in humiliation in 2011, after his refusal to accept defeat in an election sparked a conflict that ended in his arrest and disp
By AFP 2 years ago
Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo heads home after war crimes acquittal
Serbian volleyball player banned after racist gesture
A Serbian volleyball player has been hit with a two-match ban after making a racist gesture during a match against Thailand.
By AFP 2 years ago
Serbian volleyball player banned after racist gesture
Ethiopia’s Gidey breaks Hassan's two-day-old 10,000m world record
Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey has broken Sifan Hassan's two-day-old 10,000m world record with 29:01.04 in the Netherlands on Tuesday.
By AFP 2 years ago
Ethiopia’s Gidey breaks Hassan's two-day-old 10,000m world record
Stuttgart's Wamangituka played under fake identity after agent 'manipulation'
Stuttgart's Congolese attacker Silas Wamangituka has been playing under a false identity, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.
By Reuters/AFP 2 years ago
Stuttgart's Wamangituka played under fake identity after agent 'manipulation'
Thiago Silva, Olivier Giroud join Thomas Tuchel in extending Chelsea contracts
Thiago Silva, Olivier Giroud extend contract with Chelsea
By AFP 2 years ago
Thiago Silva, Olivier Giroud join Thomas Tuchel in extending Chelsea contracts
Pope Francis updates canon law to address paedophilia by priests
Pope Francis updates Catholic Church's criminal code, adding directives on punishing sexual abuse crimes of minors by priests
By AFP 2 years ago
Pope Francis updates canon law to address paedophilia by priests
Inter Milan's Arturo Vidal in hospital after positive Covid test
Inter Milan's Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal is receiving hospital treatment after testing positive for coronavirus, his national team said Monday.
By AFP 2 years ago
Inter Milan's Arturo Vidal in hospital after positive Covid test
Ecowas suspends Mali over second coup in nine months
Mali is among the world’s poorest countries
By AFP 2 years ago
Ecowas suspends Mali over second coup in nine months
Germany recognises colonial ‘genocide’ in Namibia, commits Sh130b in reparations
German colonial settlers killed tens of thousands of indigenous Herero and Nama people in 1904-1908 massacres
By AFP 2 years ago
Germany recognises colonial ‘genocide’ in Namibia, commits Sh130b in reparations
DR Congo's Nyiragongo volcano erupts sparking panic
The military governor of North Kivu province, of which Goma is the capital, "confirmed the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano at around 7:00 pm.
By AFP 2 years ago
DR Congo's Nyiragongo volcano erupts sparking panic
Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua £200 million megafight ‘dead in the water’
An all-British heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in July or August is “dead in the water”, according to Fury’s promoter.
By AFP 2 years ago
Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua £200 million megafight ‘dead in the water’
Games chief : Tokyo Olympics could be held without fans
This summer's virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure
By AFP 2 years ago
Games chief : Tokyo Olympics could be held without fans
Former German footballer Christoph Metzelder goes on trial on child pornography charges
German former professional footballer Christoph Metzelder went on trial Thursday accused of sharing child pornography with women online in a case that
By AFP 2 years ago
Former German footballer Christoph Metzelder goes on trial on child pornography charges
Jesse Lingard almost 'quit' football due to mental health issues
Jesse Lingard has returned to the form he showed as England reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals but he admits before his loan move to West Ham he t
By AFP 2 years ago
Jesse Lingard almost 'quit' football due to mental health issues
Chad's new strongman emerges from father's shadow
Mahamat immediately took charge of a transitional military council, appointing 14 of the most trusted generals to run Chad
By AFP 2 years ago
Chad's new strongman emerges from father's shadow
UEFA announces new Champions League format to be introduced from 2024
UEFA on Monday confirmed that a new format for the Champions League will be introduced from 2024 with the number of clubs in the group stage increasin
By AFP 2 years ago
UEFA announces new Champions League format to be introduced from 2024
Somali president signs law extending mandate for two years: state media
Somalia's lower house of parliament on Monday voted to extend the president's mandate after months of deadlock
By AFP 3 years ago
Somali president signs law extending mandate for two years: state media
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango retires
Ugandan captain Dennis ‘Onyiso’ Onyango retires from international football
By AFP 3 years ago
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango retires
DR Congo's Tshisekedi 'in full control of new government'
The new government dubbed the "Sacred Union of the Nation" counts 57 members including 14 women.
By AFP 3 years ago
DR Congo's Tshisekedi 'in full control of new government'
Can PSG avenge Champions League final loss against Bayern?
Paris Saint-Germain are seeking revenge for their defeat in last season's final when they renew acquaintances with Bayern Munich in the Champions Leag
By AFP 3 years ago
Can PSG avenge Champions League final loss against Bayern?
La Liga issue statement after Valencia's Diakhaby accused Juan Cala of racism
La Liga investigating Valencia racism claims
By AFP 3 years ago
La Liga issue statement after Valencia's Diakhaby accused Juan Cala of racism
North Korea says it won't participate in Tokyo Olympics over Covid-19 fears
North Korea will not attend this year's Tokyo Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pyongyang's sports ministry said, blowing the final whistl
By AFP 3 years ago
North Korea says it won't participate in Tokyo Olympics over Covid-19 fears
Time for Tuchel to take tough decisions at Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel's serene start as Chelsea manager came to a crashing halt as lowly West Bromwich Albion became the first visiting side to score five goa
By AFP 3 years ago
Time for Tuchel to take tough decisions at Chelsea
Everton's Alex Iwobi quits Nigeria camp after positive Covid-19 test
Alex Iwobi will not be available for Nigeria's final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho after testing positive for COVID-19 , offici
By AFP 3 years ago
Everton's Alex Iwobi quits Nigeria camp after positive Covid-19 test
Thousands flee besieged Mozambique town by boat
Extremist militants raided Palma in the province of Cabo Delgado that is home to a multi-billion-dollar gas project being built by France's Total
By AFP 3 years ago
Thousands flee besieged Mozambique town by boat
Covid very likely jumped to humans from bats through 'missing link', report
An international expert mission to Wuhan concluded in a that Covid-19 likely first passed to humans from a bat through an intermediary animal
By AFP 3 years ago
Covid very likely jumped to humans from bats through 'missing link', report
Ogolla's last moments in troubled North Rift
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Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park
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