Spain's radically different approach to African migration

Paul MellyWest Africa analyst ShareSave Spain is kicking against the prevailing political mood among Western nations when it comes to migration and policies regarding the African continent. At a time when the US, the UK, France and Germany are all...

Meet the African architect making ‘Africa great again’ by building cities that cost nothing

A trailblazing Senegalese engineer, architect, and businessman, Atepa has not only influenced the physical architecture of the continent but has also been a strong proponent of sustainable urban development, Africa-centered design, and economic...

If Paul Biya Loses, It’s A Win For African Democracy, If He ...

It is no more news that Paul Biya and his closest rival, Maurice Kamto of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), are both claiming victory in the just concluded presidential election, plunging the country into a tense post-election standoff....

FACTBOX: Russian Energy Week International Forum

TASS-FACTBOX. The next Russian Energy Week international forum will be held in Moscow on October 15-17, 2025. TASS has gathered the key details about the event and its background. Russian Energy Week (REW) is one of the largest annual forums in...

Skipping Steps at the ICJ: Pragmatism and Judicial Economy in the 12 September Order in Equatorial Guinea v. France (Return of Property)

In the aftermath of Sudan v. United Arab Emirates, debate has flared about the use of judicial economy by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). By rejecting Sudan’s request for interim protection and striking the case from the General List in...

World’s 1,500th known bat species confirmed from Equatorial Guinea

From Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea, researchers have described what is officially recognized as the 1,500th bat species known to science, according to a recent study. The newly described bat is a species of pipistrelle, a group of tiny...

Cameroon’s Political Future:Election Context and Internal Power Struggle

Even as Cameroonians voted yesterday, 12 October 2025, the political landscape in the country remains dominated not by traditional electoral politics by the intense, internal succession contestsurrounding the tenure of President Paul Biya, who has...

African Girls Demand Action From Leaders

Over 100 girls from West and Central Africa have come together to organise a summit to mark the International Day of the Girl in Dakar, Senegal. The aim of the summit is to demand action from their leaders. Speaking at the summit, Isabel from...

Coach, Players Fired After Equatorial Guinea Skip World Cup Qualifier

Foriegn October 14, 2025 1 minute read Equatorial Guinea have sacked head coach Juan Micha and removed several key national team players after a strike prevented the squad from traveling to Malawi for a World Cup qualifying match. The country now...

Lone Star Ends World Cup Campaign with Draw in Malabo

The Lone Stars of Liberia wrapped up their World Cup qualifying journey on a positive note, securing a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo on Monday. The result earned Liberia a respectable third-place finish in Group...

Highlights and Goals Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia (1-1) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of Match Friends, the excitement is over in Africa. Equatorial Guinea and Liberia drew 1-1 in the African 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. It was a tangled match with few scoring opportunities. Both teams weren't sufficiently prominent...

African Energy Week 2025: ConocoPhillips Wins CSR Award for Malaria Elimination in Equatorial Guinea

ConocoPhillips has been awarded CSR Project of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, in recognition of its long-standing support for the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP) – a transformative public...

All You Need to Know About the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

Edition Best Coach Top Scorer Best Player Best Goalkeeper Best Young Player 1957 Mourad Fahmy (United Arab Republic) Ad-Diba (5) (United Arab Republic) Ad-Diba (United Arab Republic) NC NC 1959 Pál Titkos (Hungary) Mahmoud Al-Gohary (3) (Egypt)...

Equatorial Guinea fire coach, players for strike against World Cup tie

Equatorial Guinea have fired Coach Juan Micha and removed several key players after a strike prevented the team from travelling to Malawi for a World Cup qualifier. The country now risks possible sanctions from FIFA. Several regulars, including...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

Sub-Saharan Africa trade value up 9.7% but tariffs to hit growth

The value of Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods trade grew by 9.7% in the first half of the year versus the first half of 2024, the world’s fastest rate, but US tariffs are likely to weigh on growth and intra-Africa trade still lags other regions,...

Amir congratulates President of Equatorial Guinea

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent cables of congratulations to President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea H E Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on the occasion of his...

Liberia: Kojo’s Men Chase Third Straight Unbeaten Result Against Unsettled Equatorial Guinea

Monrovia – Liberia’s Lone Star will look to end their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high when they face a troubled Equatorial Guinea side on October 13 Monday afternoon at the Estadio de Malabo. By: Christopher C Walker...

Kenyan boxers eyeing glory in Africa Zone Three Championships

Light heavyweight boxer Edwin Okong’o during the team's training session at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi on August 6, 2019. [File, Standard] Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships boxes off in Nairobi tomorrow with Kenyan...

How Africa’s Second Placed Teams Qualify For FIFA World Cup 2026: Explainer

Explaining Africa’s Complex World Cup Qualification Path For Runners-Up Teams The race for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost complete across Africa, with just one matchday remaining. While the winners of the nine qualifying groups will...