On Wednesday and Thursday, at least 23 civilians were killed in two separate assaults by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group with links to the Islamic State, in Ituri province, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ADF launched armed attacks on the villages of Matoto and Samboko, situated near the Irumu-Mambasa border. In addition to the deaths, …
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled on February 13, 2025, the composition of the groups for the final phases of the AFCON U17 and U20, which will be held in Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, respectively. The qualified teams now know their opponents, paving the way for intense and strategic competitions for Africa’s young football talents. In the AFCON U17, …
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Editorial : Africa Eye Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, has achieved a historic milestone by securing a place in the 2025 Rugby League World Series, becoming the first team from the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region to qualify for the prestigious tournament. Their qualification came after a hard-fought MEA Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifier against Kenya in …
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Football fans across Africa eagerly await the draw for the 2024-2025 CAF Champions League quarter-finals, one of the most prestigious continental competitions in recent years. The group stage saw the elimination of two major teams, while Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Pyramids FC successfully advanced to the next round. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to officially announce …
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