Longue Longue video shows Cameroon singer allegedly being tortured

[ad_1] Longue LongueLongue Longue said he was arrested for his "freedom of thought"A video purportedly showing popular Cameroonian singer Simon Longkana Agno, widely known as Longue Longue, being tortured has led to widespread outrage in the country.The artist, renowned for making hits about bad governance, colonialism, and other social ills, said the video was taken after he was arrested in 2019, but it is only being seen by the public […]

October 25, 2024 2

Africa

Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo wins presidential poll

[ad_1] Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern African nation, the election commission has announced. Daniel Chapo, Frelimo's relatively unknown presidential candidate who has been seen as an agent of change, will replace Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms. At 47 years old, Chapo, who gained 71% of the vote, will be the first president born […]

October 24, 2024 3

Africa

'Helping a human is better than scoring a goal' – Adebayor

[ad_1] Former Arsenal, Man City and Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor aims to help the next generation in Togo after hanging up his boots. [ad_2] Source link

October 24, 2024 2

News

Nigeria: Super Eagles Soar in Latest FIFA Rankings

[ad_1] The Super Eagles' sole match during the review period was a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win against Libya's Mediterranean Knights Nigeria's Super Eagles have made a significant leap in the latest FIFA rankings, jumping three spots to 36th in the world. This upward movement has propelled the three-time African champions back into the continent's top five teams. The Super Eagles' sole match during the review period was a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win against Libya's […]

October 24, 2024 3

Entertainment

South Africa: Cape Mental Health Celebrates 30 Years of Its Colourful Kite Festival

[ad_1] The organisations hosts the annual event to raise funds so it can continue offering mental health services to thousands of people Cape Mental Health (CHM) kicked off its 30th community kite festival with a day of fun and colourful kite flying for young learners from creches and schools in Heideveld on Wednesday. Each year the organisation hosts the event to raise funds and awareness about mental health, which the organisation says still carries a lot of stigma. CHM offers […]

October 24, 2024 3

News

Zimbabwe: Chiwandire Primed for Come-Back Fight

[ad_1] Kudakwashe Chiwandire is tying the loose ends ahead of her come-back fight against Tanzanian Flora Machela in Lilongwe, Malawi on Sunday. The continent's sharpest pound-for-pound female boxer, affectionately known by her legion of fans as "Take Money", has been out of the ring for almost two years. She was last in the squared circle when she lost her challenge of the WBC gold title against Mexican Yamileth Mercado in Chihuahua in March last year. And she has been silent […]

October 24, 2024 3

News

Zimbabwe: Legends Academy Duo Reunite At Warriors

[ad_1] As Zimbabwe's home-based Warriors begin preparations for their 2025 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifier against Eswatini, their training camp has provided a platform for two of their players to be re-united. Legends Football Academy graduates Washington Mapuwa and Blessing Kagudu have been brought together again but this time on senior national team duty as the Warriors prepare for Sunday's game at Obed Itani Chilume stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The dynamic pair, who honed their skills at the Harare-based academy, […]

October 24, 2024 2

News

Zimbabwe: Dembare House On Fire Again

[ad_1] Turbulent Dynamos had their house on fire again yesterday, with players once again downing tools, protesting and pressing for payment of their outstanding bonuses. They are also demanding that their outstanding sign-on fees be settled. Ironically, the timing of the latest in a string of strike actions to hit Dynamos comes ahead of their key Chibuku Super Cup semi-final showdown with unpredictable Manica Diamonds at Rufaro on Sunday. Yet success in the Chibuku Super Cup will mean Dynamos would […]

October 24, 2024 3

News

Zimbabwe: Ngezi Target Chibuku Super Cup Milestone

[ad_1] After tasting the feel of the African inter-club football for the first time in his career, Ngezi Platinum Stars defender, Gareth Madhake, is now craving for another dance on the continental stage. Madhake made one appearance for the platinum miners, who were knocked out of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League at the preliminary stage by Democratic Republic of Congo side AS Maniema. The 26-year-old versatile defender was an unused substitute when Ngezi drew 0-0 against Maniema in the […]

October 24, 2024 3