For several years now, a current of young African leaders—figures of the pan-Africanist movement—has been stirring both strong support and sharp criticism. Accused by some observers and Western institutions of running “propaganda” campaigns on behalf of foreign powers like Russia, they nonetheless continue to embody, for a large segment of African youth, the symbol of a struggle for sovereignty and emancipation.
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has officially announced his candidacy for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. In a televised address on Tuesday, July 29, the 83-year-old leader defended his decision as a response to the country’s mounting challenges, insisting that both the Constitution and his health give him the legal and personal capacity to continue serving.
Togo is once again gripped by political tensions as a wave of protests calling for democratic change shakes the capital and major towns across the country. While several media reports describe the demonstrations as sporadic and poorly attended, eyewitness accounts and footage circulating online paint a different picture: a nation silenced by fear and held…
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which has expanded to feature 32 teams, will take place from June 14 to July 13 across various cities in the USA. Four African clubs will represent the continent in this prestigious competition.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the official list of referees selected for the upcoming 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), which will take place in East Africa
Elected as the head of FECAFOOT in 2021, Eto’o’s tenure has been marred by criticism from both detractors and some within the organization. His relationship with the Ministry of Sports has also been tense, leading to what many describe as a ‘cold war.’
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) President, Mustapha Raji, has raised concerns about the challenges facing the national football team ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month, as reported by the Liberian newspapers.
The road to the Africa Cup of Nations begins next week as the qualifying rounds kick off. A total of 24 matches are slated for the first matchday, marking the commencement of the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.
Nigerian Afrobeat star Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has established the Burna Boy Football Academy. The first training centers of this academy are located in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
Ivory Coast’s national team coach, Emerse Faé, has released the squad list for the first two matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Zambia and Chad.
