Sierra Leone Judges Undergo International Training on Human Trafficking and Financial Crimes

Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has facilitated an international training program for three judicial officers to strengthen the country’s capacity in handling human trafficking and financial crime cases. The...

Africa’s kings rise! – SA, Senegal & Ivory Coast complete World Cup line-up

South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured Africa’s final automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup with dominant wins on Tuesday. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, Côte d’Ivoire defeated Kenya 3-0, and South Africa overcame Rwanda 3-0....

England clinch WC berth; Ronaldo sets staggering new record as giants rocked - International Wrap

Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13...

How to watch Senegal vs Mauritania: Live streams as the Lions of Teranga try to clinch a place at the World Cup

Watch Senegal vs Mauritania today as the Lions of Teranga look for the point they need to clinch a spot at next summer's World Cup, with all the details here on live streaming globally. Senegal vs Mauritania: Key information ► Date: Tuesday, 14...

Every international team that has qualified for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The qualifying phases are still underway in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America, and the last two participants will be determined...

Cameroon opposition candidate claims win in presidential election ahead of results

YAOUNDE – Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election ahead of the release of official results, urging President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, to concede. “Our victory...

Senegal Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara

Rabat – Senegal reiterated its firm support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the basis for resolving the regional dispute over Western Sahara, during the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York. Deputy Permanent Representative...

Peace in The Middle East & President Trump Is a Historic Uniter

Unprecedented Peace in The Middle East & President Trump Is a Historic Uniter Takeaway #1: Unprecedented Peace What we’re witnessing is truly unprecedented. What you’ve been witnessing is history. Yesterday was a day that I personally never...

Ex-Senegalese president’s brother charged with corruption

A brother of former Senegalese president Macky Sall has been charged with “money laundering” and “corruption,” according to his lawyer. Aliou Sall, who had been held in custody with his wife at a Dakar police station since October 7, was released...

President Faye calls for investment

“Senegal offers a growing market within the framework of the Continental Free Trade Area, supported by a legal environment undergoing modernization and reform. We are ready to welcome you and facilitate your establishment and success. Come seize...

Cameroon opposition candidate claims win in presidential election ahead of results

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election ahead of the release of official results, urging President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, to...

On the plane, waiting by the phone or passports away - Newcastle United's World Cup hopefuls

Newcastle United are set to be well represented at the 2026 World Cup For better or for worse, next summer's World Cup will be like no other. For the first time ever, a total of 48 nations will compete across three different countries and 16 host...

WAMECA 2025: Fintech-government synergy a powerful tool to combat illicit financial flows – Experts advocate

Digital finance experts have warned that Africa’s digital finance boom, including financial technology (fintech) platforms, could fuel illicit financial flows (IFFs). Expert panels at the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards...

Dakar to host first-ever West African Arts and Culture Festi...

Preparations are underway for the maiden edition of the West African Arts and Culture Festival (ECOFEST), slated for November 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Government of Senegal, the Economic...

Wolves vs Sunderland early injury news: 5 out and 5 doubts - including 53-time international star

The latest injury updates from Wolves and Sunderland ahead of a key match at the bottom of the Premier League table Wolves face the definition of a relegation six-pointer this weekend when they make the trip to the Stadium of Light to face...

Liberia: Stranded Migrants in Niger Plead for Help After Deportation from Algeria

Monrovia-Over 30 Liberian migrants deported from Algeria are crying out for urgent intervention from the Liberian government as they remain stranded in dire conditions at a transit camp in northern Niger. By Willie N. Tokpah, [email protected] The...

Latvia vs England Prediction: Tuchel’s Clean-Sheet Kings Out to Seal World Cup Qualification

England have the chance to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Find out how likely they are to do it with our Latvia vs England prediction and preview. Latvia vs England: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer rates England as...

Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

Cape Verde add new line to list of old names from Africa at 48-team World Cup

Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time. Ghana, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco,Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and South...

2026 World Cup: No African team in pot 1 for draw

No African team will be seeded in Pot 1 when the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place in Las Vegas on December 5, 2025. Based on the latest FIFA World Rankings, Morocco, currently 12th in the world, and Senegal, ranked 18th, will both be...