CAF plans to expand AFCON to 28 teams
The Confederation of African Football has announced plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams and hold […]
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Ghana parliament ditches suits for traditional smocks
Ghana’s parliament wore traditional fugu in solidarity after President Mahama was mocked abroad, turning controversy into cultural diplomacy.
Zimbabwe cabinet moves to extend 83-year-old President’s rule, opposition kicks
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved proposed constitutional amendments aimed at extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure to 2030, a move that has sparked strong opposition calls for a national referendum.
LIST: West Africa’s top 10 universities in 2026
The 2026 rankings place the University of Cape Coast at the top of West Africa’s best universities, with Nigerian and Ghanaian institutions taking all top 10 spots.
Uncertainty surrounds reported death of Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s late ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed, though conflicting accounts and the absence of an official statement have left the circumstances of his death unclear.
List: Top 10 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleets
Egypt leads Africa in military aircraft holdings in 2026, as air power continues to shape defence strategies across the continent.
List: Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies at the start of 2026
Several African currencies remain under severe pressure at the start of 2026, with Libya’s dinar experiencing a 14.7% devaluation in mid-January amid political disputes and declining oil revenues.
Over 200 feared dead as mine collapses in DR Congo’s Rubaya
Over 200 people have died after heavy rains caused a poorly maintained, rebel-controlled coltan mine to collapse in eastern DR
List: Top 10 African nations with the most military aircraft in early 2026
Egypt leads Africa with 1,088 military aircraft, followed by Algeria and Angola, as air power becomes increasingly central to continental security strategy.
Burkina Faso junta bans all political parties, citing ‘abuses’
Burkina Faso’s junta bans all political parties, extending military rule while citing abuses in the country’s multiparty system.