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Maxime Lopez, who has been instrumental in helping Paris FC earn promotion to Ligue 1 with his recent impressive performances, has also contributed to his team’s 11th-place standing in the French top flight this season. The team captain, Lopez, has managed to record three assists this season despite playing as a defensive midfielder, making significant contributions both in attack and defense. At 27 years old, Lopez has yet to feature for the France national team despite his achievements. However, he is also eligible to represent the Algerian national team. In an interview with Canal Plus, Lopez revealed that, through his…

Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union organized a Ministerial Forum to discuss the continent’s readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) and the infrastructure required to scale it. Speaking at the opening session, Hover Gao, Huawei’s President for Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted that the continent is at a critical juncture in its AI transformation. Gao noted that progress in Africa has been slowed by insufficient AI computing power, a lack of accessible, high-quality data, and a shortage of skilled talent to develop advanced systems. Gao emphasized that Huawei is committed to working closely with African governments to address these gaps. One of the…

Morocco’s senior national team reached the semi-finals at the last World Cup, while their U-20 side won the World Cup held earlier this year. Now, the U-17 team has made history by defeating New Caledonia 16-0, recording the biggest victory in the tournament’s history. Morocco celebrated goals from 10 different players in the match. U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Player of the Tournament Abdellah Ouazane, Oualid Ibn Salah, Abdelali Eddaoudi, Ziyad Baha, Nahel Haddani, and Ismail El Aoud each scored twice. Bilal Soukrat, Ilyas Hidaoui, and Zakari El Khalfioui added one goal apiece, while Steevy Andrew scored an own…

Nine African nations have already secured their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria will now compete for the chance to become the 10th African team to join the tournament. These four teams advanced to the play-off stage as the best four runners-up from Africa’s nine World Cup qualifying groups. Among them, Gabon had the strongest record, followed by DR Congo, Cameroon, and Nigeria. On Thursday, Nigeria will face Gabon and Cameroon will take on DR Congo. The winners of these two matches will meet in Rabat on Sunday. The team that emerges victorious…

Zimbabwe is experiencing an agricultural revolution driven by solar-powered irrigation systems, AI-based crop monitoring technologies, and mobile market platforms. These innovations are helping thousands of smallholder farmers increase production, improve crop yields, and gain better access to markets. In a country where irregular rainfall once caused dams to dry up, farmers can now grow crops all year round thanks to solar-powered irrigation and “sand-abstraction” technology, which taps into underground water sources. Through the FAO’s Digital Villages Initiative, more than 5,000 farmers are gaining access to digital advisory services and AI-powered crop analysis. Mobile platforms are connecting producers directly to markets,…

Africa is a highly rich source of raw materials, including lithium, rare earth elements, cobalt, and tungsten. These resources are used in a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to AI data centers and weapons systems. For this reason, the world’s two major powers, China and the US, are fiercely competing to dominate this market. CHINA’S POWER IN AFRICA AND THE US RESPONSE For a long time, China has been the largest player in the global critical minerals and metals market in Africa. Thanks to extensive foreign mining investments, it has had easy access to these resources. Additionally, China…

In 1995, George Weah — the first and only African to win the Ballon d’Or and named the best player of his era — returned to the international stage as the Honorary Captain and Chair of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel on Racism. The former Liberian president spoke out on discrimination and abuse in football. Weah, who chairs the panel tasked with advising FIFA on strategies to combat racism, promote equality, and amplify players’ voices in shaping the future of the game, held the panel’s inaugural meeting with his team in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, 8 November 2025. THE FIGHT AGAINST…

Orlando Pirates secured their place in the Carling Knockout Cup final after defeating Richards Bay over the weekend. Having already lifted the MTN8 trophy, Pirates had been surprisingly eliminated from the CAF Champions League, making their clash with Richards Bay particularly crucial. The Bucs won the match 1-0 and will face Marumo Gallants in the final, which is set to take place on 6 December 2025 at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Richards Bay head coach Gabriel described the defeat as an honorable one but accused Pirates of time-wasting tactics. Speaking to Kick-Off, he said: “When was the last time you saw…

World champion South Africa managed to defeat France 32-17 despite falling behind in the first half. Although France led 14-13 at halftime thanks to two tries from Damian Penaud, and despite South African lock Lood De Jager being shown a red card, these advantages were not enough for the French side. South Africa earned an attacking lineout and, following a powerful rolling maul, André Esterhuizen drove over the line to score. Fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu missed the conversion, but substitute Grant Williams broke through the defense on the opposite flank to score another try, extending the lead after successfully converting. Following…

Interest in Galatasaray’s Nigerian star continues to grow as his outstanding performances in the UEFA Champions League attract attention from Europe’s biggest clubs. Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain are all reportedly knocking on Galatasaray’s door for the prolific forward. The 26-year-old has scored 46 goals in 52 appearances for the Turkish champions and set a club record by finding the net in eight consecutive European matches. Liverpool manager Arne Slot is said to be in the most favorable position to sign Osimhen, as he looks to strengthen his attacking options. However, reports suggest that PSG are preparing…

Manchester United’s new signing, Bryan Mbeumo, has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for his impressive performances. During this period, Mbeumo featured in three matches, recording three goals and one assist. With this achievement, the Cameroonian forward has won the award for the second time this year. Mbeumo claimed the honor ahead of notable players such as Matty Cash (Aston Villa), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth), Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland), Igor Thiago (Brentford), and Jurrien Timber (Arsenal). Manchester United signed the star forward during the summer transfer window for £71 million.…

The Government of Guinea has launched a major initiative aimed at connecting 2,200 public primary schools to the internet. This step is expected to significantly boost digital education and inclusion across the country in the long term. The launch ceremony, held at the People’s Palace in Conakry, was attended by Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah, along with government officials, education authorities, and international partners. The event addressed key national challenges such as the digital divide and teacher shortages, while emphasizing the goal of preparing Guinean students to thrive in an increasingly connected world. Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy…

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, to be hosted in Morocco, will be broadcast by CANAL+ across English and Portuguese-speaking African countries. In addition to these two languages, CANAL+ will also air the tournament in French and several local African languages, making it the most linguistically inclusive coverage in the competition’s history. CANAL+ Africa CEO David Mignot stated, “Our new merger with the MultiChoice Group has opened up opportunities and advantages for our customers. This year’s Africa Cup of Nations is one of the best demonstrations of our shared ambition: combining our expertise to deliver an unprecedented viewing experience.”…

Nigeria plans to establish a new $8 million (₦12 billion) research fund aimed at transforming universities into innovation centers. The project, designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation, will distribute the funds across three key areas: artificial intelligence (AI), nationwide connectivity infrastructure, and digital skills and literacy. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Dr. Bosun Tijani announced the details of the program during the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV) held in Abuja. Tijani stated that the program will be supported through research hubs hosted by six universities. With this project, the Nigerian government…

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced that national sports teams will receive bonuses. Speaking at a press briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, the Minister revealed that the South African men’s national football team will receive R5 million. The women’s national football team, the under-20 national team, and the women’s cricket team, which finished second in the World Cup, will each receive R1 million. “As we move toward the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this December and January, and the World Cup next year in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, my message is…

On November 13, 2025, Nigeria and Gabon will face each other to keep their hopes alive of becoming Africa’s 10th representative at the World Cup. Both teams have announced their final squads for the crucial clash, which will be officiated by South African referee Tom Agbongila. However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has protested this decision. Speaking to The Guardian, an NFF official reacted strongly to FIFA’s appointment, saying: “It’s as if someone within FIFA is plotting to make sure Nigeria does not qualify for the World Cup.” The official continued: “FIFA allowed South Africa to play almost all their…