Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women’s World Cup. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023
‘They have no recourse’: FIFPRO Africa on protecting footballers Al Jazeera speaks to the union’s Geremi Njitap and Kgosana Masaseng on their work to improve player welfare. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023
Chronic sexual misconduct in Canada's military is a national security threat The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a serious problem when it comes to sexual violence. The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023
Saudi Arabia in talks over £160m sponsorship of African Super League Saudi Arabia is in talks with Caf over a $200m (£160m) deal to sponsor the African Super League, in an agreement that could secure support for any future Saudi World Cup bid The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Pressure builds as North Carolina set to override abortion ban veto Governor Roy Cooper has vowed to reject the bill, but the state legislature has a veto-proof Republican majority to overrule him The Guardian - US · May 10, 2023
From Glastonbury chocolate to refurb computers: how you can help charities in the UK cost of living crisis Money is tight as household bills soar but there are still ways to make a difference The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda launch joint bid to host African Cup of Nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have launched a joint bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which would bring the continental showpiece to East Africa for the first time. Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2023
Kahraba Stars as Ahly Eye African Title After Surviving Scare Egyptian giants Al Ahly will hope for more goals from Mahmoud Kahraba as they chase a record-extending 11th CAF Champions League title having survived a huge group-stage scare. Ahly host three-time title winners Raja Casablanca this weekend in the most attractive quarter-final pairing, with the return match in Morocco seven… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023
Mark Drakeford to visit Basque Country to 'strengthen economic ties' He will also discuss the promotion of the Basque language across the region Wales Online · Mar 28, 2023
Chhattisgarh: CAF personnel killed in IED blast by Naxals in Bijapur An officer of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces was killed by unidentified Naxals in an explosion triggered by IED blast on Monday in Bijapur. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 27, 2023
Plea for Hunt to support charities in Budget as ‘majority fear for their survival’ Chancellor urged to ‘act on these warnings’ as average food bank donation ‘halves from £20 to £10’ The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
Charities worried about their ability to survive, survey suggests Organisations working for the prevention or relief of poverty were ‘particularly likely’ to report an increase in demand for services, the CAF said. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Canada must be on guard against Chinese election interference -Trudeau Foreign interference in elections is a very serious issue and Canada must be on guard against it, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, following a media report saying that China sought to influence the outcome of the 2021 election. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
Perrottet concedes 'challenges' after $1b train blowout Premier Dominic Perrottet has defended reports the cost of replacing NSW's ageing XPT fleet has blown out by $1 billion and been delayed by three years. AAP · Feb 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023 Banned Confederation of African Football media officer accused of more ‘indecent behaviour’ The media officer banned for alleged sexual abuse of a female official in his hotel room has been accused of offering to pay another official to ‘come to his room’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023 Confederation of African Football media officer suspended over alleged sexual assault Caf has suspended one of its media officers for five years after he was accused of sexually abusing a female official during the African Nations Championship
The Conversation · Jan 3, 2023 What's taking Canada's Armed Forces so long to tackle sexual misconduct? Sexual violence in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a common, dominant and serious issue that has severe consequences for victims — not to mention its impact on unit cohesion and morale.
France 24 · Jan 1, 2023 What major events does 2023 have in store? From King Charles III’s upcoming coronation at Westminster Abbey to the first ever Africa Super League and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, FRANCE 24 looks ahead to the new year and shares some of the major events coming up in 2023.
Reuters · Dec 21, 2022 El Salvador to receive $150 million from development bank for education (This Dec. 21 story has been refiled to fix incorrect company ticker symbol)
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022 African Team Can Reach 2026 World Cup Final, Says CAF Boss Motsepe African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final. "Morocco opened the door by reaching the semi-finals this month and I am confident an African nation will go further at the next…
The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022 6 moments in African football in 2022 that will be talked about for years to come 2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development. It ended with some thrilling matches at the men’s World Cup in Qatar,…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 Fifpro asks why Gabon’s FA chief was at World Cup opener when facing trial Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, who has been charged with ‘failure to report crimes of paedophilia’, was pictured with Gianni Infantino and Qatar’s emir
Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2022 Africa Cup of Nations seeks new venue after Guinea loses 2025 hosting rights African football chiefs have launched a search for a new host for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after deciding that Guinea could not stage the 24-team tournament.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Charities and community groups seeing drop off in donations as demand spikes Nearly one in 10 people (9%) said they held back from donating last month, according to figures from the Charities Aid Foundation.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 2, 2022 Algeria Want to Replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations Hosts Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. Speaking during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw ceremony at an Algiers opera house, he announced that "Algeria will…