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CAF announces historic expansion of AFCON to 28 teams

Africa

CAF announces historic expansion of AFCON to 28 teams

22 Jul 2026

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 teams beginning with the 2027 edition, CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed. Speaking during a press conferen...

FACT CHECK: Claims Of 2,300 Ebola Cases And 930 Deaths In Ghana Are False

FACT CHECK: Claims Of 2,300 Ebola Cases And 930 Deaths In Ghana Are False

21 Jul 2026

President tasks ECOWAS to implement protocols on xenophobic attacks

President tasks ECOWAS to implement protocols on xenophobic attacks

21 Jul 2026

Ghana secures lifting of Burkina Faso restrictions on egg exports, tomato imports

Ghana secures lifting of Burkina Faso restrictions on egg exports, tomato imports

21 Jul 2026

South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

13 Jul 2026

Zambia Vice President escapes injury after helicopter accident

Zambia Vice President escapes injury after helicopter accident

10 Jul 2026

Ghanaians in Nigeria warn JonahCapital dispute could spark Ghana-Nigeria tensions, urges presidential intervention

Ghanaians in Nigeria warn JonahCapital dispute could spark Ghana-Nigeria tensions, urges presidential intervention

10 Jul 2026

67-year-old grandmother arrested with 13kg cocaine hidden in fake plantain peels in Nigeria

67-year-old grandmother arrested with 13kg cocaine hidden in fake plantain peels in Nigeria

06 Jul 2026

Nigerian cyber fraud suspect wanted by INTERPOL, FBI arrested in Accra

Nigerian cyber fraud suspect wanted by INTERPOL, FBI arrested in Accra

30 Jun 2026

Ablakwa slams xenophobic attacks in South Africa as ‘betrayal’ of Africans

Ablakwa slams xenophobic attacks in South Africa as ‘betrayal’ of Africans

24 Apr 2026

Akufo-Addo arrives in Cotonou to lead ECOWAS mission to observe Benin presidential election

Akufo-Addo arrives in Cotonou to lead ECOWAS mission to observe Benin presidential election

10 Apr 2026

Zimbabwe’s ban on second-hand clothing imports hit the poorest

Zimbabwe’s ban on second-hand clothing imports hit the poorest

07 Apr 2026