ITTF Africa Cup Set to Take Place in Benghazi, Libya
The ITTF Africa Cup will be held in Benghazi, Libya, from February 7–9, 2026, offering African table tennis players the chance to qualify for the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao....
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Aruna Quadri Drops to Second in Africa’s ITTF Rankings
Nigerian table tennis icon Aruna Quadri has dropped to second in Africa's ITTF rankings, with Egypt's Omar Assar reclaiming the continental number one spot....
African Scrabble Championship to Offer Record $35,000 Prize in 2026
The 2026 Africa Scrabble Championship will offer a record $35,000 prize pool, including a $10,000 first prize. The tournament will take place in Monrovia, Liberia, from October 21–25, 2026....
Super Falcons to Begin Training Camp for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their training camp on February 20, 2026, in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to compete in the WAFU B invitational tournament....
Nigeria Boxing Federation Unveils Boxers for African Boxing League
The Nigeria Boxing Federation has announced the list of 41 boxers selected to represent the country in the inaugural African Boxing League, set to begin in April....
Morocco Appeals CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final
Morocco has decided to appeal CAF’s sanctions after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which saw fines and match bans imposed on the host nation and player Ismael Saibari....
FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Burden With States From 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to share electricity subsidy costs with state and local governments from 2026, ending the long-standing practice of carrying the burden alone. Officials say the move is aimed at transparency and fiscal discipline, as Nigeria grapples with mounting power-sector debt and seeks to stabilise an electricity market strained by unpaid subsidies....
Arsenal Secures Carabao Cup Final Spot with 1-0 Victory Over Chelsea
Arsenal triumphed 1-0 over Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory and booking their place in the final....
Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy decades after his death. The honour recognises not only his musical innovation but also his enduring influence on political expression, cultural identity, and African music’s global standing....
Eighty Kidnapped Worshippers Escape Captivity in Kaduna
Eighty worshippers abducted during a raid in Kaduna State have escaped captivity, authorities said, offering a rare moment of relief in a region long troubled by abductions. The escape shifts attention to survivor safety, gaps in rural security, and the urgent need for sustained protection as communities weigh hope against persistent fear....