Author: WAJ Reporter

Cybersecurity issues caused by DDoS attacks are on the rise in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Mali. These two countries stand out as the most heavily impacted regions, according to the latest Threat Intelligence Report. In Nigeria, there were 2,721 reported DDoS attacks in the first half of 2024, which dropped to 1,716 in the second half. Meanwhile, Mali saw a dramatic surge — from only 115 attacks in the first six months of the year to 1,637 in the second half, representing a tenfold increase. The threat in Nigeria extends beyond volume. It also hosted some of the…

Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution, has pledged $10 million to support African companies working in the fields of clean tech and climate-positive tech, which aim to address issues such as climate change and economic development. This funding will be channeled through the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII). Africa is currently facing significant climate risks. However, several innovative startups on the continent are attempting to tackle these challenges through clean and climate-positive technologies. With this investment, Swedfund aims to promote funding for early-stage local enterprises developing solutions in renewable energy, e-mobility, smart logistics, the circular economy, and…

Somalia is preparing to host a historic sporting event. The event, which will take place at Mogadishu Stadium, is expected to feature legendary African footballers such as Samuel Eto’o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha, alongside senior officials from FIFA and CAF. A special exhibition match will be held in honor of these iconic visitors. Young Somali footballers will have a valuable opportunity to draw inspiration from the presence of such legendary figures. Final preparations for the event were inspected yesterday by the Deputy Chairmen of the Somali Football Federation, Mr. Ahmed Farah Taqal and Mr. Abdirashid Abdulle Mohamed. The people…

Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, who plays for RC Lens, is attracting interest from various clubs thanks to his impressive performances. Recently, there has been increasing speculation that Aston Villa are looking to sign the 23-year-old. Over the past year, Lens have lost several key players. Elye Wahi was the first to depart, joining Olympique de Marseille. He was soon followed by the likes of Brice Samba, Abdukodir Khusanov, Przemyslaw Frankowski, and Kevin Danso. Facundo Medina is also rumored to be on his way out during this transfer window. Now, it seems El Aynaoui could be the latest name to…

Two major European clubs are eyeing Nigerian midfield star Christantus Uche. The 22-year-old has delivered an impressive performance for Getafe this season, and the Spanish club is reportedly expecting a transfer fee of around €20 million for the player. Despite playing in a central midfield role, Uche contributed significantly to Getafe’s attack, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists. He also netted the crucial goal that ensured Getafe avoided relegation, further highlighting his importance to the team. Among the clubs showing serious interest in Uche are Atletico Madrid and Brentford. Atletico Madrid are aiming to rejuvenate their midfield, especially with…

Egyptian startups are relocating abroad due to a lack of sufficient foreign capital and bureaucratic obstacles. To prevent this and attract various regional investors, the government is simplifying regulations, providing customs exemptions, and accelerating licensing procedures. However, it is still difficult to say whether these measures will be sufficient. GAFI’s New Free Zone Policy The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has announced that startups will be allowed to establish their headquarters in designated free zones. Among these startups, those focused on artificial intelligence and software exports will be given priority. Startups that qualify for this opportunity will…

Ghana national team head coach Otto Addo has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup 2025. The star-studded team includes four players from the Ghanaian domestic league. Among them are Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak, Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC, Nations FC center-back Razak Simpson, and Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku. The squad also features standout performers from Ghana’s U20 national team, Abdul Aziz Issah and Aaron Essel, who impressed at the recent AFCON U20 tournament. Former West Ham United goalkeeper Joseph Tetteh Anang, who currently plays for St. Patrick’s Athletic in Ireland, has received a call-up.…

Wydad Athletic Club, Morocco’s most successful club in terms of league titles, finished third in the league this season. Determined to build a stronger squad for the next campaign, the club has already begun making moves in the transfer market. They have signed Noureddine Amrabat, who last played for Hull City, as well as Moroccan international Hamza Hanouri. Alongside these two Moroccan players, Wydad also secured the services of Burkina Faso star Aziz Ki, who was playing for Young Africans. The club made an official announcement regarding the transfers: “The Wydad Athletic Club management announces the official signing of the…

The South African government is preparing a new policy directive in the telecommunications sector. With this planned change, Black ownership requirements in the sector will be eased, and companies that do not strictly meet this criterion—unlike in other industries—will have a smoother path to establishing a presence in the country. This shift is expected to remove the main barrier that has long hindered Starlink from operating nationwide. The legal amendment is believed to be specifically aimed at addressing this issue. According to the directive signed by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi, the government has requested the national…

RS Berkane have won the CAF Confederation Cup, Africa’s second most prestigious club competition. The Moroccan side had already clinched the domestic league title with a 13-point lead and now capped off their dream season with continental glory. In the first leg of the final, RS Berkane defeated Tanzania’s Simba SC 2–0 thanks to goals from Mamadou Lamine Camara and Oussama Lamlioui. The second leg ended in a 1–1 draw, securing the trophy for the Moroccan team on aggregate. In yesterday’s match, Simba initially took the lead with a goal from Joshua Mutale. However, they couldn’t hold on to their…

The group stage of the Basketball Africa League has concluded, and the teams that will advance to the playoffs have been determined. From the Sahara Group, Tunisian side US Monastirienne finished at the top with 4 wins. Angolan club Petro de Luanda followed closely behind with 3 victories, securing the second playoff spot from the group. In the Nile Group, Libyan team Al Ahly Tripoli delivered an outstanding performance, winning all 6 of their matches and qualifying for the playoffs as group leaders. Armee Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) won 3 games and finished second in the group, also earning a place…

The first leg of the CAF Champions League final has been played. In a match held in South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with FC Pyramids. The game was mostly dominated by Sundowns, who controlled possession and created more chances. In the 54th minute, South African side’s star Lucas Ribeiro stepped up and gave his team a 1-0 lead. Had the match ended with that score, Sundowns would have had a clear advantage going into the second leg. However, in the 94th minute, Egyptian club FC Pyramids found a dramatic equalizer through Walid El Karti, leveling the score at 1-1.…

In the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 114-109. With this result, the series is now 2-0, and if the Pacers win two more games, they will advance to the NBA Finals. In this most recent game, Pascal Siakam scored 39 points and was named the player of the game. He also recorded five rebounds and three assists. His teammates Myles Turner added 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds. Following his performance, Siakam made the following statement: “I came out aggressive,” “We’re a team. It doesn’t matter…

Mohamed Salah, who has just won the Premier League title with Liverpool for the second time, has set his sights on an even bigger goal for next season. Having finished as both the top scorer and top assist provider in the league, Salah is one of the frontrunners for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Egyptian forward has contributed to 46 goals in 37 matches and now wants to lead his team to Champions League glory. He shared his motivation with the following words: “Next year, I will go again to break records! As a team, we want to win the…

IHS Nigeria and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria from theft, vandalism, and service disruptions. IHS Nigeria currently owns over 16,000 towers nationwide and has deployed more than 15,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables. The NSCDC, on the other hand, is the official security agency tasked with safeguarding the country’s critical national information infrastructure. Thanks to this partnership, the two institutions plan to work together to develop and implement strategies aimed at protecting their assets and other telecommunications infrastructure, which are protected by law and…

Legal actions against Meta in Africa continue to grow with each passing day. Nigeria has upheld a $220 million fine against the tech giant over allegations of privacy violations and market abuses. The case is based on investigations by the country’s consumer and data protection agencies and accuses Meta of unauthorized data sharing, discriminatory practices, market manipulation, and denying users control over their personal information. Following these charges, Ghana has launched a separate investigation into Meta. In this case, it is alleged that the work performed by content moderators for the company has had serious mental health impacts. A similar…