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A winger who played in England's seventh tier just six years ago has signed with Manchester City for £65 million. Iliman Ndiaye's incredible rise proves that with belief and hard work, even the longest odds can be beaten.
Algerian soccer club USM Alger claimed their second continental championship in three years, defeating Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Coach Lamine Ndiaye delivered victory just months after taking the helm.
After winning the 2025 African Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion, Senegal has chosen to accept disciplinary sanctions and turn the page on controversy. The decision shows leadership and a commitment to unity in African football.
Senegal made World Cup history by becoming the first African nation to score five goals in a single match, dominating Iraq 5-0 to keep their tournament dreams alive. The stunning performance puts them in strong position to advance as one of the best third-place teams.
After eight months of training without playing time, Freddie Woodman entered Liverpool's crucial Merseyside derby and helped secure a dramatic victory. His story shows the power of staying ready when opportunity knocks.
Host nation Morocco and Algeria both secured their spots in the knockout rounds of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, showcasing the growing strength of women's football across North Africa. Morocco topped their group despite a hard-fought draw with Senegal in a match featuring a goalkeeper's heroic double penalty save.
Togo is leading an effort to replace the 450-year-old Mercator map at the UN, which makes Africa look much smaller than it actually is. The African Union-backed campaign aims to correct how the continent is viewed worldwide.
Tens of thousands of fans flooded Dakar's streets as Senegal's national football team brought home their second Africa Cup of Nations championship trophy. The seven-hour celebration united a nation in pride and joy.
When Australia's iconic Bluesfest was cancelled weeks before Easter, thousands of fans turned their disappointment into something better. The Byron Shire community transformed the weekend into an impromptu celebration of live music across dozens of smaller venues.
A leading organization supporting women entrepreneurs across Africa just assembled a powerhouse team of global leaders to guide its next chapter. The move signals a major expansion in support for women building businesses across the continent.
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans flooded Dakar's streets Tuesday to celebrate Senegal's second Africa Cup of Nations championship. The Lions of Teranga defeated Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final, bringing home their second continental title in four years.
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.
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder of pan-African communications giant APO Group, has joined the advisory board of AWIEF, the continent's leading platform championing women entrepreneurs and innovators. His appointment strengthens a movement that's been celebrating and elevating African women in business since 2016.
After two decades of waiting, Lehman College's men's basketball team dominated their championship game 101-56, earning their first conference title since 2004. The Lightning's 15-game winning streak carried them to the NCAA Division III tournament.
Togo is asking the UN to replace outdated world maps that make Africa look smaller than it really is. The initiative could reshape how a billion people see themselves on the global stage.
Coastal communities in The Gambia are gaining real power to protect their fishing waters through a new shared management approach. The shift could save both livelihoods and marine life in a sector that feeds the nation.
Morocco just secured a half-billion dollar investment to create hundreds of thousands of jobs while supercharging its clean energy future. The World Bank deal targets youth unemployment, women's workforce participation, and breakthrough renewable projects that could reshape North Africa's economy.