Monthly Archives: December 2015
UK increase support to Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced a major uplift to UK support to the Nigerian armed forces to help combat Boko Haram.
The new commitment,...
U23 AFCON hero heads for Premier League deal
Fresh from helping Nigeria’s Super Eaglets secure this year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations, U17 star Victor Osimhen has arrived in England, where he...
Mahrez insists he is staying a Fox
In form Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez has ruled out a move from Leicester City during the January transfer window.
The 24-year-old, who helped the Foxes...
Ayew can win African Player of the Year – Akenten
Head of the Ghana FA technical directorate Francis Oti Akenten believes Andre Ayew stands a chance of winning the 2015 African Footballer of the...
Eaglets triumph over adversity
Siasia celebrates “miracle” win
Nigeria’s triumphant U23s lift coach Samson Siasia atop their shoulders after Saturday’s defeat of Algeria
Nigeria’s Super Eaglets secured the U23 Africa...
Students killed in Addis expansion protest
Eleventh and twelfth grade students were among the protesters allegedly killed during clashes with police in Ethiopia last week, as student-led protests against the...
‘No evidence’ terrorists caused Sharm plane crash
Egypt’s investigation into the Russian plane crash over the nation’s Central Sinai has indicated it was not downed as an act of terror.
All of...
Barclays considers scaling back Africa ops
In a move that could break an almost 100-year history with the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent, Barclays plc could consider selling some or...
Plans to transform health care across London unveiled
Ground-breaking plans that will set in motion the radical transformation of health and social care services across London were revealed today Tuesday 15 December...
80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries – Justine Greening MP
Development Secretary Justine Greening at the launch of the updated Disability Framework on International Day of Persons with Disabilities emphasised the fact that the...