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For the first time in history, the Super Falcons of Nigeria won’t play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing a playoff match against South Africa. Thembi Kgatlana and Refilo Jane scored in the second half to secure the victory for Banyana Banyana. Nigeria got a lifeline through a penalty kick that was converted by Ucheibe, but there wasn’t a comeback from the 10-time Afr...

As published in the African Times

Zambia votes on 13 August in a presidential election dominated by the cost of living, as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term against 13 challengers.

Although 14 candidates are on the ballot, the race has largely narrowed to Hichilema and opposition candidate Brian Mundubile of the Tonse-Pamodz...

On Wednesday evening, Cameroon triumphed over hosts Morocco to book a place in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations final. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was the heroine of the match after denying Morocco a chance to win the game on penalties in extra time. Later on, she saved three more spot kicks to take Cameroon to the final.

Bihina, the 22-year-old pushed away...

As published by African Times

Dubai has been ranked as the world’s second-leading intelligent city in a newly published global assessment, highlighting the emirate’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and smart city development, as reported by

When the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) started, many would have Nigeria and South Africa in the semi-final lineup, instead of Malawi and Algeria. However, both teams upset the odds, with Malawi beating recovering African giants Ghana to reach the last fo...