Brazil picked to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The …
Africa
Mysterious origin of the “tree of life” revealed as some of the species is just decades from extinction
The “grotesque” baobab tree has long been known as the “tree of life” for its ability to create and maintain its own ecosystem in arid regions. Since the time of …
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets pass age test
The Confederation of African Football, on Tuesday, declared that all 20 players presented by Nigeria for the WAFU B U17 Championship starting in Accra, Ghana, on Wednesday had passed the …
Mystery illness kills 4 and leaves 177 infected with officials warning ‘children at risk’
A MYSTERY illness has claimed the lives of four individuals in Nigeria, with a local official warning that “children are at risk”. The disease is being probed by the National Centre for …
Mystery illness kills 4 and leaves 177 infected with officials warning ‘children at risk’
A MYSTERY illness has claimed the lives of four individuals in Nigeria, with a local official warning that “children are at risk”. The disease is being probed by the Nigeria Centre …
American Jesse Marsch named Canadian men’s soccer coach through 2026 World Cup
Canada Soccer has found its successor to John Herdman in Jesse Marsch, a coach with experience at the highest club level in England, Germany, Austria and North America. And in …
Harry and Meghan wrap up a very royal looking tour of Nigeria
London — Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wrapped up a three-day tour of Nigeria on Sunday that saw the U.S.-based couple use their celebrity …
X Open Hub set to take centre stage in Africa at FMAS:24
X Open Hub will have a strong presence at Africa’s leading event. X Open Hub, a leading provider of innovative broker solutions, has announced its participation at the upcoming FMAS:24 …
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Nigeria, where the duchess hints at her heritage with students: “I see myself in all of you”
Their first trip to Nigeria together might have been called a mini royal tour, but for the fact that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, haven’t …
Rights group says Sudan’s RSF forces may have committed genocide, warns new disaster looms
Port Sudan, Sudan — A series of attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces in the western region of Darfur raise the possibility of “genocide” against non-Arab ethnic communities, Human Rights Watch said …