Posts By AFP
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894AfricaFighting rages in Sudan as death toll climbs to 97
The violence has forced terrified Sudanese civilians to shelter in their homes with fears of a prolonged conflict that could plunge the...
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925Premier LeagueSaka penalty miss proves costly for Arsenal in West Ham draw
But just seven days after squandering a 2-0 advantage in their 2-2 draw at Liverpool, the Gunners again cracked under the pressure...
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697Premier LeagueHaaland equals Premier League goals record as Man City close on Arsenal
The Norwegian striker bagged a brace to moved within two of the all-time Premier League record of 34 goals in a campaign...
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916Africa
Saudi plane hit by gunfire in Sudan unrest
The Airbus A330 bound for Saudi Arabia "was exposed to gunfire damage... with guests and crew on board" ahead of its scheduled...
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680AfricaFighting rocks Sudan capital as regular army battles paramilitaries
The eruption of violence came after weeks of deepening tensions between military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his number two, paramilitary commander...
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521Premier LeagueBurnley secure promotion to the Premier League after Boro win
Burnley's victory also helped Sheffield United edge closer to a Premier League return as Middlesbrough remain in fourth.
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662Premier LeagueNewcastle jump to third with crucial Man Utd win, West Ham get boost
Newcastle's third successive league win and their first against United since 2019 took them above their fourth-placed opponents on goal difference.
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550KenyaRaila calls off anti-government protests, to meet Ruto over talks
The announcement came after President William Ruto urged the opposition to cancel their protest and participate in a bipartisan parliamentary committee to...
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787World NewsRussia arrests US journalist on espionage allegations
The Wall Street Journal said it was deeply concerned for Gershkovich’s safety and denied the claim from the FSB security service that...
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1.0KBig StoryUN, rights groups ask Museveni to reject Tough anti-gay bill
Museveni has consistently signalled he does not view the issue as a priority and would prefer to maintain good relations with Western...
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592FootballHaaland’s five-goal haul a warning to Man City’s Champions League rivals
Pep Guardiola admitted before Tuesday's last 16, second leg that his reign at City will be defined by either winning or failing...
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680AfricaSouth African taxman says President’s stolen dollars ‘undeclared’
Presdient Ramaphosa said the $580,000 he has said was payment for 20 buffalo bought by a Sudanese businessman three years ago
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1.5KNewsUS announces Shs18b bounty on ADF leader Seka Musa Baluku
The United States has announced a reward of up to $5 million (about Shs18 billion) for information leading to the capture of...
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1.1KPremier LeagueMan Utd face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove
Liverpool, who lost against United at Old Trafford earlier this season, are in need of the points in their push to finish...
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1.1KAfricaNigeria awaits results after tight election
The commission has 14 days to officially announce results, but the online tally should be made available over the next few days.
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1.2KFootballMan Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
Erik ten Hag's side took control by half-time thanks to Casemiro's header and a Sven Botman own goal and held firm despite...
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800TechnologyMeta launches paid subscription for blue badges, here’s how much it will cost
Subscribers to Meta Verified will be able to verify their account on Facebook and Instagram by providing an official ID and getting...
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764AfricaAt least 73 migrants ‘presumed dead’ after in Lybia shipwreck
"At least 73 migrants are reported missing and presumed dead following a tragic shipwreck off the Libyan coast yesterday (Tuesday)," the UN's...
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744Premier LeagueArteta says Arsenal fuelled by anger of injustice ahead of Man City clash
Arsenal received an apology from the body in charge of referees after Brentford's goal was wrongly awarded because of a failure to...
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612Africa39 dead and scores injured in Senegal bus accident
Images of the tragic incident showed the completely mangled front end of a white bus, with blood-flecked seats, personal items and a...
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884FootballFrance not worried about hostile atmosphere ahead of World Cup final
Argentina have the backing of a majority of neutrals as Lionel Messi bids to win his first World Cup in probably his...
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796FootballUganda Cranes pulls out of CHAN over lack of funds
The tournament is due to be held in Algeria next month but the Ugandan team will not be participating because of the...
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618SportsUS journalist Grant Wahl dies while covering World Cup match in Qatar
Wahl, 48, reportedly collapsed while covering the extra time of the Argentina-Netherlands game and was taken to a hospital. It was unclear...
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763FootballWorld Cup: Ramos bags hat-trick as Portugal crush Switzerland to reach quarters
Goncalo Ramos justified the shock decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat-trick on his full debut as Portugal demolished Switzerland...