The beautiful African city that's just 6 hours from the UK and bakes under 28C in November

If you're dreaming of sunshine while the UK shivers in November, there's a place just six hours away which offers incredible golden beaches and crystal clear waters, local cuisine and breathtaking volcanic landscapes. Most flights from the UK...

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Harambee Starlets assistant Coach Jacqueline Akoth during training ahead of their 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match against Gambia at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on 23 October 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]...

PH duo leads delegation as Bahrain AYG dazzles

Harlyn Serneche of volleyball and boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido carried the Philippine flag during the lavish opening rites at the Exhibition World Bahrain on Wednesday night. Bahrain came up with a captivating multimedia stage production, with superb...

Indorama's investment impact Singapore's fertilizer market

Singapore-based Indorama Group, through its Senegalese subsidiary Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS), has announced a significant US$210mn investment aimed at expanding and modernising its fertilizer production facilities in Senegal This...

Crackdown on French Fighters in Syria: Is the Sharaa Government Targeting Its Own Backbone?

A fierce standoff between Syrian security forces and a French-led jihadist battalion has reignited questions about the future of foreign fighters in post-war Syria—and about whether President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s government is turning against the...

Golfers, combat sports, tracksters in spotlight; PH seeks more medals

MANAMA, Bahrain—The Chef De Mission of the Philippine delegation to the 3rd Asian Youth Games is optimistic of the country’s chances of winning more medals as action in the multi-sports event goes full blast on Thursday. Ramon “Tats” Suzara sees...

PH triathlete injured in crash at Bahrain tilt

IT was tough luck for the Philippines in triathlon on the morning of the opening ceremony of the Asian Youth Games, as Euan Arrow Ramos crashed out of the competition on Thursday at Sofitel Bahrain. Ramos suffered scratches and bruises all over,...

African Player of Year shortlist revealed as PSG's Hakimi and Salah lead the way

The 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African Footballer of the Year Award has been revealed this week. Previous winners of the prestigious award include the likes of Sadio Mané (Senegal) in 2022, Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) in 2023, Ademola Lookman...

Fadiga, Odumodublvck headline 2025 Champions Cup clash in Abuja

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA The countdown is on, as in just three days, the highly anticipated 2025 Champions Cup will ignite the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, at 3pm on Saturday. Football would meet entertainment as Senegalese legend Khalilou...

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

Mohamed* sat cross-legged on the carpet before Friday afternoon prayers at a mosque in the South Bronx in New York City and shared memories of his crops. He recalled growing maize, watermelon and peanuts on his family farm in the town of Diourbel,...

Vietnamese firms seek cooperation opportunities in African markets

Algeria (VNA) – A hybrid workshop connecting businesses from Vietnam, Algeria, and Senegal was held on October 21 by the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, attracting the participation of representatives from around 30 businesses, including several...

La Ruche Health wins 2025 Prix Galien Africa Award for Innovation in Digital Healthcare

The 2025 Prix Galien Africa has honoured Côte d’Ivoire’s La Ruche Health, led by Mr. Rory Assandey, for its groundbreaking work in expanding access to digital healthcare across Africa. Now in its fifth year, the Prix Galien Africa celebrates...

Black Stars nominated for CAF National Team of the Year Award

The Black Stars of Ghana have earned a nomination for the prestigious CAF National Team of the Year (Men) award at the 2025 CAF Awards. Ghana joins nine other national sides on the shortlist, including Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt,...

Aguila bags silver in AYG poomsae

MANAMA, Bahrain. — Kristen Ambriel Aguila kicked off the Philippine taekwondo team’s campaign with a silver medal in the 3rd Asian Youth Games here on Thursday. The 15-year-old Filipina fell short against her taller Iranian counterpart, Zeinab...

NNPCL Hails Tinubu On Ekperikpo, Mshelbila’s Emergence As Chairman, Secretary General Of GECF

NNPC Ltd has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in the emergence of Nigeria’s candidate Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd as the new Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). It...

Empowering Maasai Women: A Project Restores Dignity and Culture in Tanzania

By Nailejileji Asia Tipap, Executive Director IWDA The Indigenous Women Development Affairs (IWDA), with funding from Cultural Survival, has been transforming the lives of Indigenous women and youth through the "Engishon Project." The initiative,...

Kariba's Kasambabezi FM Empowers Marginalized Communities, Transforms Lives

By Anwell Bepe, Kasambabezi FM Coordinator Kasambabezi FM, Kariba's community radio station, is making significant strides in addressing long-standing issues affecting marginalized communities in the district. Through its "Rise & Participate"...

Senegalese goalkeeper found dead in Ghana after kidnapping by fake football scouts

Senegal is in mourning following the tragic death of young goalkeeper Cheikh Touré, who was found dead in Ghana after falling victim to a kidnapping scheme orchestrated by individuals posing as football scouts. According to a statement from...

Meet the 24-year-old African innovator behind an AI app that translates speech to sign language

Innovation continues to shine from Africa, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of its people. Beyond the continent’s abundant natural resources, Africans are harnessing knowledge, technology, and creativity to lead in areas once dominated by...

Ghanaian innovator Frank Owusu named runner-up in Africa’s largest engineering award

Ghanaian engineer Frank Owusu, founder of Aquamet, has been named a runner-up in the 2025 Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, earning £10,000 for his groundbreaking work supporting smallholder fish farmers. His...