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South Africa: Standard Bank Signs Four-Year Deal to Sponsor Bafana Bafana

Standard Bank confirmed it has signed a four-year sponsorship agreement with the South African Football Association, backing Bafana Bafana and all national football...

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Africa: Google Opens Applications for Africa-Focused Ai Accelerator

Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven...

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Egypt: Egypt’s Moneyhash Partners With Wayl to Expand Into Iraq

Egypt-based MoneyHash has entered the Iraqi market through a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider and merchant of...

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Gambia: Real Triumph Over Steve Biko to Snatch 2nd Spot in 1st Division

Real de Banjul on Saturday defeated Steve Biko 2-1 in their week-15 fixture played at the Live Your Dreams Sports Academy Complex in...

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Gambia: 2nd Tier Update

Colley Stars FC have moved four points clear at the top of the 2025\2026 APS Wallet sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two...

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Gambia: Sjag Women’s Sports Reporters Commission to Observe Int’l Women’s Day

Sports Journalists of The Gambia Women's Sports Reporters Commission (WSRC) will on Sunday 8th March 2026 join the rest of the world to...

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Gambia: Moys Patronizes Brikama Sports Committee With Floodlights Worth D385,000

Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has patronised Brikama Sports Committee with seven (7) floodlights worth three hundred and eighty-five thousand dalasi...

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Gambia: Moys Transfers Basse Mini Stadium to Local Council in Historic Agreement

A significant milestone in sports administration for the Upper River Region was reached on Friday as the Ministry of Youth and Sports officially...

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East Africa: Uganda Hosts South Korean Investors to Deepen Trade and Technology Partnerships

Uganda has welcomed a delegation of South Korean investors seeking opportunities in transport infrastructure, agriculture, agro-processing and mineral development, as part of efforts...

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Uganda: Kansai Plascon Brings Spectacle and Colour to Holi Festival 2026

The spirit of color, joy, and cultural unity filled the air as thousands gathered at the Millennium Grounds Lugogo in Kampala for one...

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Uganda: SC Villa’s Mandela – I’m Not Going Anywhere

Sports Club Villa president Omar Ahmed Mandela has declared that he is not leaving office and will contest again for the club's top...

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Africa: Aamfi Appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi As Chairperson As the Alliance Welcomes New Members – Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement and Regional Maritime Development Bank

The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and...

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Namibia: Construction of New Sport Facilities Begins in Oshana, Kunene and Kavango East

The construction of new sport infrastructure in the Oshana, Kunene and Kavango East regions has officially commenced, marking the government's first phase of building...

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Uganda: Magogo Right On Reforms to Ugandan Club Football

Comment -- Football in Uganda naturally attracts passionate and organic support. Despite this deep connection with fans, the game has been struggling for...

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Nigeria: Europe Watch – Onuachu Takes Swipes At Osimhen, Iwobi Dazzles As Chukwueze Returns

Nigerian footballers were once again in the spotlight across European leagues this weekend, with Paul Onuachu finding the net in Turkey again when his...

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Liberia: ‘Do Not Break the Momentum’ – Ex-Youth Minister Urges Stakeholders to Back Raji’s Re-Election

Monrovia -- Former Minister of Youth and Sports, D. Zeogar Wilson, has thrown his full weight behind the re-election bid of Mustapha Raji, describing...

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Liberia: Woodson Declares for LFA Executive Committee, Endorses President Raji’s Third-Term Bid

Monrovia -- Former Liberia Football Association (LFA) official Rochell Woodson has formally announced her intention to contest for an Executive Committee seat for women's...

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Botswana: Botswana President Appoints Omoboriowo As Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation’s Board of Directors

The appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo comes as Botswana seeks to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy...

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Kenya: Track Queen Faith Kipyegon Headlines Laureus 2026 Nominees

Nairobi -- For the third consecutive year, Faith Kipyegon has been shortlisted for the most prestigious individual honor in sports: the Laureus World...

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South Africa: UCT Staff Strike Ends As Agreement Is Reached

Unions accept 3.5% increase as progress made on other...

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Liberia: Blayee Wants Raji to Retract Comments About Ex-National Team Stars

- Shaita Angels FC Secretary-General Emmet J.K. Blayee is calling on Liberia Football Association President Mustapha Raji to retract remarks he made about...

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Liberia: LPRC Management Awards $5,000 to Basketball Team for Winning LBA First Division Title

- The Management of Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC ) has awarded $5,000 to the Oilers Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Liberia...

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Liberia: LFA Submits $4m Draft Budget for 2027 Afcon Qualification Campaign

- The Liberia Football Association has submitted a draft budget of approximately $4 million to the Lone Star Mobilization Committee to support Liberia's...

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South Africa: Nine Dead in Joburg Building Collapse As City Says Construction Was Illegal

Rescue teams retrieved the last body from the building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Tuesday...

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Nigeria: Over 3,000 Athletes Set for 3rd National Para Games

Over 3,000 physically challenged athletes are expected at the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria's largest and most prestigious para-sports event, scheduled to hold...

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Nigeria: Insurance Dent Ikorodu City’s Title Ambition – Rangers Dethrone Rivers Utd

Ikorodu City's title hopes suffered a serious setback after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...

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Nigeria: Diri Performs Ceremonial Kick-Off of Bayelsa Gov’s Cup

Senator Douye Diri has officially kicked-off the season 8 of the Bayelsa State Governor's Cup popularly called 'Prosperity Cup,' urging the youths of...

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Nigeria: My Appointment As NYCN Diaspora Ambassador Will Boost Nigerian Football – Akpehe

Following his appointment as the Ambassador of China for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora, Hon. Austin Akpehe, has said the...

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Africa: Afreximbank Raises Caricom Financing Cap to $5 Billion to Accelerate Regional Transformation

Afreximbank President, Dr George Elombi addresses the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in Basseterre, St. Kitts...

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Chinese refiners begin run cuts as Iran war tightens oil supply

Synopsis Recent turbulence in the Strait of Hormuz has led to significant operational changes among China’s major refiners. Zhejiang Petrochemical Corp is prioritizing maintenance on a...

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