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2028 Olympics: Hope rises as Bane plans switch to Nigeria
24 Jan 2026 19:44 GMT
… Having qualified for their first Olympics at London 2012, Nigeria’ … certain to reach the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Their … highest-ranked of the five African nations who will compete. … and Tunisia.
There will also be a separate African Olympic qualification …
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Today in Africa — January 23, 2026: South Africa Mourns Bravo Le Roux, Uganda Presidential Succession Talks
23 Jan 2026 20:07 GMT
… on supply routes continues.
Tunisia Jails Two Journalists in … Critics Call Retaliation
A Tunisian court has sentenced journalists … After Contested Election
The African Union has lifted … Qatar or a separate African Olympic qualifier, with competition expected …
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NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
23 Jan 2026 11:14 GMT
… #39;s hopes of Olympic basketball success could receive a … Having qualified for their first Olympics at London 2012, Nigeria… -ranked of the five African nations who will compete. … and Tunisia.
There will also be a separate African Olympic qualification …
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Will athlete poaching be a problem for LA 2028 Olympics?
23 Jan 2026 00:14 GMT
… , was listed alongside 2024 Olympic silver medallist Ronald Kwemoi, … from Bahrain. The Bahraini Olympic Committee reportedly provided her … African distance runners aren’t the only athletes being targeted. Olympic … Qatar, the UAE and Tunisia for him to change …
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Morocco’s AFCON 2025: A Masterclass in Hosting Marred by Final-Act Mayhem
23 Jan 2026 00:07 GMT
… pure celebration of African football’s vibrancy … Olympic team snagged bronze in Paris 2024 after dismantling Egypt … a stadium that epitomized Moroccan hospitality, stewards, volunteers, … trump individuals. As Morocco evolves, the institutional blueprint …
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Trump's latest visa ban hits African countries hardest
22 Jan 2026 11:32 GMT
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Some of the affected African countries include Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, … Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games. The US is … does not seem sensible for African countries.
Many migrants from … US strategy in the southern African region due to the …
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Today in History: January 25, NASA Opportunity rover lands on Mars
25 Jan 2026 04:55 GMT
Today is Sunday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2026. There are 340 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Jan. 25, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover landed on Mars and sent its first pictures of the planet to Earth; originally planned as a 90-day mission, …
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Africa tourism up by 8% as global tourism hits record high
21 Jan 2026 11:01 GMT
Tourism to Africa rose by 8 percent last year to 81 million visitors, United Nations Tourism said on Tuesday.
The first World Tourism Barometer of the year found that Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and South Africa all posted strong results.
Morocco saw 14 …
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Patrice Motsepe explains why Morocco keeps hosting Africa’s biggest football tournaments
21 Jan 2026 10:27 GMT
… concerns prevent many African countries from bidding … Olympic qualifying for national under‑23 teams. Morocco … host these tournaments.
African fans' reactions … Algeria. CAF ignored their bid despite good infrastructure. Moroccan influence is hurting African …
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27 nations confirmed for 2026 men’s African senior nations volleyball championship
21 Jan 2026 09:11 GMT
… Olympics.
Continental Representation by Zone
The 2026 Men’s African … ratified by the Confédération Africaine de Volleyball (CAVB), … Zone 1 are Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia, while Zone 2 …
With powerhouses like Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria in the mix, …