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Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Algeria's JS Kabylie, keeping their dreams of reaching the CAF Champions League quarter-finals firmly intact. The hard-fought win shows what teams can achieve when pressure meets determination.
Arsenal's 6-0 victory over AS FAR sends them to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, but the real story is AS FAR's historic run as the first African women's club to compete at this level. The Moroccan champions proved African football belongs on the world stage.
Three African films competing for Berlin's top prize are sharing powerful stories of tolerance, family, and freedom. Directors from Senegal, Tunisia, and Chad are using cinema to spark hope amid conflict and oppression.
The African Film Festival returns to Dallas this June, perfectly timed with the FIFA World Cup 2026 to celebrate African storytelling and football in one historic event. For 11 years, TAFF has championed African cinema outside the continent.
The Africa Report spotlights 20 early-stage startups solving real problems across the continent, from clean energy in Nigeria to farm tech in Tanzania. Past winners have raised millions after making the list.
Arsenal Women demolished African champions FAR Rabat 6-0 in front of over 8,000 fans to reach the inaugural Women's Champions Cup final. The Gunners will compete for a prize purse worth up to £1.7 million in Sunday's showdown.
Paris 2024 champion Onyinyechi Mark shattered a world record with a 148kg lift in Algeria, leading Nigeria to dominate the African Para Powerlifting Championships. The 24-year-old's historic performance came as part of Nigeria's incredible 24-medal haul at the competition.
African soccer just got a major boost. Winners of the continent's biggest club tournaments will now take home double the prize money, with top prizes jumping to $6 million.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan just earned a major continental role leading maternal and child health efforts across Africa. The African Union recognized Tanzania's health reforms by appointing her to champion better healthcare for millions of women and children.
African diplomats are celebrating Ethiopia's rapid development as a model for the continent, highlighting massive renewable energy projects and infrastructure growth. The nation's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is being called a game-changer for regional cooperation.
Mamelodi Sundowns brought their African championship trophy home to thousands of cheering fans in Pretoria, becoming South Africa's only team to win the continental title twice. Captain Themba Zwane kept his promise to young fans after a decade-long journey back to the top.
Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
A children's book festival in Lagos has attracted over 10,000 young readers since 2019, championing homegrown African tales that finally reflect Nigerian kids' lives. The movement is transforming a $52 million market once dominated by foreign books.
South Africa is investing over $600 million to build a science and technology agenda designed, funded, and led by Africans themselves. The bold move aims to shift how the continent approaches innovation and engages with global partners.
African music streaming platform Josplay just secured a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, bringing thousands of tracks from legendary African artists to listeners worldwide. The deal celebrates African music as "a world of music," not just a genre subset.
A South African game studio just released Relooted, where players recover looted African artifacts from Western museums. The game celebrates African culture while sparking real conversations about returning stolen heritage.
Ethiopia has taken the helm of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking a milestone return to leadership after rejoining the body just one year ago. The move positions one of Africa's most experienced members to guide critical conversations on continental peace at a pivotal moment.
A leading pan-African organization supporting female entrepreneurs just assembled a powerhouse advisory board to scale its impact across the continent. Former FIFA leaders and education champions are now guiding programs that help African women build businesses and create solutions.
Eleven African tech startups are competing today in Lagos for a shot at $1 million in investment funding and a place at the global finals. The finalists span fintech, healthtech, and AI solutions tackling Africa's most pressing challenges.
Togo just became the latest African nation to eliminate visa requirements for all citizens across the continent. Starting this week, any African passport holder can now visit Togo for up to 30 days without paperwork hassles.
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