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Violence shuts crucial aid corridor into Sudans Darfur: UN agency

Violence around the city of al-Fashir in Darfur, Sudan, has blocked a recently opened humanitarian corridor from Chad and time is running out to prevent starvation in the vast region, the UN World Food Programme said on Friday. Attacks a
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03 May 2024

Springbok victory tour touches down in Northern Cape

With just over a month left before the Springboks begin their new season, first choice hooker Malcolm Marx says he is steadily recovering and hopes to join the squad in June. The Webb Ellis Cup finally made its way to Kimberley in the No
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03 May 2024

Palestinian journalists covering Gaza war awarded Press Freedom Prize

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has awarded Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza the 2024 World Press Freedom Prize. An awards ceremony took place on the margins of the World Press Freedom Co
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03 May 2024

Chelsea dent Tottenhams Champions League hopes with 2-0 win

Pinpoint headed goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson earned Chelsea a 2-0 victory over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Thursday, dealing a blow to Spurs hopes of qualifying for next seasons Champions League. </p
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03 May 2024

Liberian president signs order to create war crimes court

Liberian President Joseph Boakai on Thursday signed an executive order to establish a war crimes court meant to bring overdue justice to victims of serious abuses committed during the West African countrys two civil wars. The conflicts b
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03 May 2024

Nigerian officers face court regarding fatal drone strike

Nigerias military has ordered two officers to face court martial proceedings over a drone strike that killed at least 85 civilians, the defence HQ said on Thursday, more than four months after President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation.
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03 May 2024

Chippa United look to upset Orlando Pirates in Nedbank semi-finals

Eastern Cape outfit Chippa United will have all to play for when they host an on-form Orlando Pirates in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup this coming weekend at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Chilli Boys will be looking to upset th
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02 May 2024

Fuellkrug earns impressive Dortmund 1-0 first-leg win over PSG

Borussia Dortmunds Niclas Fuellkrug fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain in a compelling Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Nico Schlotterbeck floated a pass into Fuellkrugs pat
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02 May 2024

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes, roads are destroyed

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi. <
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02 May 2024