Country: East Africa

The Confederation of African Football has announced the date of the draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Divided into twelve groups, 48 national teams, including Benin, will compete…

As the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 approaches, Uganda is betting on openness by announcing visa-free entry for foreign visitors, with the aim of attracting supporters and tourists…

Solides et efficaces, les Harambee Stars du Kenya se sont largement imposés (3-0) contre la Grenade en match amical ce lundi, affichant de belles promesses à un an…

Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final…

The provisional results of Uganda’s presidential election place Yoweri Museveni well ahead in the vote, according to figures released by the National Electoral Authority (INE) overnight January 5–6,…

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is positioning himself as the leading candidate in the race for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026, with the aim of seeking a…

With a brace from Riyad Mahrez, Algeria comfortably beat Sudan (3-0) this Wednesday, on the occasion of the opening day of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup…

Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a…

On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play…

Uganda’s national coach, Paul Put, criticized a decision that disrupts teams’ preparations a week before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after FIFA pushed back…

Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany were reportedly warned by their clubs that they risked contract termination if they answered the call-up to the Ugandan national team for AFCON…

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi has named 53 players to begin preparations for AFCON 2025, with a strong presence from the domestic league and several key foreign-based players, ahead…

The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed FEGUIFOOT’s appeal, definitively confirming Tanzania’s presence at AFCON 2025 despite the jersey number irregularity denounced by Guinea. The Court of Arbitration…

Uganda coach Paul Put sounded confident ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying his players will be ready to compete with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Drawn into…

L’Ouganda a décroché son billet pour les seizièmes de finale de la Coupe du monde U17 2025 après sa victoire face à la France (1-0) ce mardi. L’Ouganda…

Ugandan captain Khalid Aucho shows his confidence ahead of AFCON 2025, despite a tough group that includes Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Uganda’s national team captain, Khalid Aucho, has…

Raila Odinga, leader of the Kenyan opposition, died on Wednesday, October 15, at the age of 80, following a heart attack that occurred in India, where he was…

Already eliminated, Rwanda intends to play spoiler against South Africa on Tuesday, to finish the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. Already eliminated from the race…

Needing to win to have any hope of at least reaching the playoffs, South Africa faces Rwanda this Tuesday evening (5 p.m.) in the 10th matchday of the…

The Catholic Church of Kenya unveiled this weekend a new altar wine, certified and reserved exclusively for religious use, replacing the former liturgical wine, which is now available…

Rwanda takes on Benin this Friday in Kigali, as part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The official lineups of both teams have been…

Ahead of hosting Benin for their final home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Adel Amrouche and his men are showing unwavering determination. The Rwandan coach believes…

Less than 24 hours before the decisive match against Benin, counting for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the captain of the Rwandan national team, Djihad Bizimana, called on…

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed the chief of staff of the defence forces, replacing him with his predecessor. On Wednesday, without giving an explanation, the president appointed…

In Sudan, at least 13 civilians were killed on Wednesday, October 8, in an attack on a mosque in the Abou Chouk neighborhood of El-Fasher, the last major…

The African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing. After Thursday’s matches, the 7th round continues this Friday with a packed schedule: no fewer than…

A new episode of communal violence has saddened Burundi. Six people were killed, two of whom were burned alive, on Monday, June 30, on the hill of Gasarara,…

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has released the schedule for the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place in a few months in…

The Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni is not planning to leave the political scene anytime soon. At 80 years old, the head of state is set to run for…

According to the provisional results published on June 11 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), the ruling party in Burundi, the CNDD-FDD, won 96.51% of the votes,…