Two African Women Voted Onto FIFPro Women’s World XI For First Time

For the first time ever, two African players have been selected by their fellow professionals in a FIFPro Women’s World XI dominated by the English and Spanish.

World Bank's investment arm to boost local-currency lending in Africa

The International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private investment arm, is expanding its local-currency lending and direct investments into companies across Africa to help projects reach the scale required to attract major global funds,

Paramilitary forces may be committing war crimes in Sudan, world court warns as famine fears grow

The alleged atrocities "are part of a broader pattern of violence that has afflicted the entire Darfur region" and the International Criminal Court said.

Africa’s Final Route To The 2026 FIFA World Cup Runs Through Rabat

Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo and Gabon will battle in Rabat for Africa’s final World Cup slot in a high-stakes CAF play-off from 13–16 November 2025.
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Top business people and thought leaders from the worlds of politics, economics and fashion are gathering in London today. Follow for live updates
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