Africa

[ad_1] Then in December the MV Ruen, a ship carrying a Maltese flag, was hijacked. The attackers are still in control of the vessel and 17 crew members remain stuck on board. This was the first successful hijacking off Somalia in six years, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), an influential non-profit organisation that aims to tackle maritime crime. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 and book a semi-final spot at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Mohamed Bayo put Guinea ahead with a 20th-minute penalty after the forward was fouled by Chancel Mbemba, who then fired in from a narrow angle at the other end to equalise seven minutes later.DR Congo had a penalty of their own in the second half when Julian Jeanvier clipped […]

[ad_1] The BBC Africa's Dorcas Wangira recounts her experience witnessing the fiery blast in Kenya's capital.Late Thursday evening a lorry carrying gas exploded in Embakasi district causing a fiery gas blast rocking the area.At least three people were killed and hundreds injured. The government has announced that an investigation is underway. A health reporter, the BBC's Dorcas Wangira shares what she saw in the immediate aftermath of the explosion. Produced […]

[ad_1] A first-half goal from Ademola Lookman was enough to help Nigeria overcome Angola and reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The former England Under-21 winger emphatically converted a cut-back from Moses Simon four minutes before the break in Abidjan.The 1-0 scoreline flattered Angola, who were second best for long periods of the game, and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen had a 75th-minute header ruled out for offside […]

[ad_1] As the fighting escalates the World Food Programme is unable to reach many of those in need. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] This is the first time African music will have its own category at the prestigious Grammy awards. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Motsepe is proud that this Nations Cup has been so thrilling to watch. "For all of the nations in Africa, the quality of football has increased enormously," Motsepe said."We need to get the spectators to enjoy watching our football. It's got to be appealing, it's got to be attractive, it's got to be exciting - because then it has a commercial value."And we can use some of that commercial […]