South Africa hosted South Sudan Players and staff in a 5 star hotel in Cape Town. South Sudan could only afford flight tickets for 15 Players for the AFCON qualifier. South Sudan is the world's poorest country in terms of GDP per capita despite being oil rich.

South Africa's Jean-Paul Veaudry has won a Gold medal at the 2024 World Para Surfing Championship in California, USA.

Africa's Cheapest Fuel Prices 1. Libya 🇱🇾 - $0.03 2. Angola 🇦🇴 - $0.33 3. Algeria 🇩🇿 -$0.34 4. Egypt 🇪🇬 - $0.35 5. Nigeria 🇳🇬 - $0.63 6. Sudan 🇸🇩 - $0.70 7. Tunisia 🇹🇳 -$0.81 8. Liberia 🇱🇷 - $0.887 9. Ghana 🇬🇭 -$0.96 10. Gabon 🇬🇦 - $0.984 Source: Global Petrol Prices.

The World's Oldest President, Cameroon's 91-year-old Paul Biya has arrived in Cameroon amid rumours about his health. He has ruled Cameroon since 1982. He was also the Prime Minister from 1975 to 1982. He plans to seek re-election for an eighth term in the 2025 election.

Nigerian Bodybuilder, Samson Dauda has won the 2024 Mr Olympia contest. He will receive a $600,000 cash prize. This is the highest payout ever for a winner of the contest.

The Sahara Desert is flooded in Morocco. This is one of the driestest places in the world.

Tanzania has flown its first locally assembled aircraft. The Skyleader 600 landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. Three aircraft have been assembled in Tanzania.

African Regions Receiving Social Grants From The Government 1. Southern Africa - 46% of the population 2. North Africa - 34% of the population 3. West Africa - 13% of the population 4. East Africa - 11% of the population 5. Central Africa - 11% of the population Source: 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report.

Lekki Conservation Centre, a leading tourist attraction in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Morocco and South Africa will host 2025 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship races.

Barcelona Legends will play at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana on November 10.

The UK has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Britain bought the Chagos Islands for only $4 million in 1965, and thereafter displaced over 1,000 people. In 2021, the UN court ruled that UK has no sovereignty over the islands.

Algeria has unveiled the newly constructed 50,766 capacity Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium during a football league game.

South Africa's hospital train, Phelophepa provides affordable healthcare for 375,000 people in rural areas. It includes a general clinic, pharmacy, dentistry, eye tests and mental health services.

This is the last photo ever taken of Marco Siffredi — just before he attempted to snowboard down Mount Everest. On September 8, 2002, the French daredevil reached the 29,000-foot summit of Earth's highest point. Though critically exhausted from the climb and the high altitude, Siffredi stood with his board perched over the precipice and decided to forge ahead with his plan. He strapped on a fresh oxygen tank, bid his Sherpa adieu, and began his descent — never to be seen again.

The largest African made drone, the Milkor 380 has been unveiled in South Africa. It was built by South African company, Milkor.

Ethiopia celebrates its New Year today. The country has entered 2017 in its calendar. Ethiopia has never been colonised. It has been independent for over 2,000 years. The country has a lot of unique practises which haven't been influenced externally.

Ugandan Athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei has passed on after she was set on fire by her ex boyfriend. Kenyan Athlete, Agnes Tirop was stabbed to death by her husband in 2021. Kenyan Runner, Damaris Mutua was strangled to death by her boyfriend in 2022.

South Africa's Springboks beat New Zealand 31-27 in The Rugby Championship.

27-year-old Samson Ajao from Osogbo, Nigeria, has performed the world’s longest marathon reading aloud, clocking in at 215 hours – just one hour short of nine full days. https://t.co/Ipgl8bWP38

Some South Africans pranked Nigerian Drivers by booking rides and cancelling them. Some Nigerians are responding by also pranking South African Drivers. Sadly, this will make the Drivers lose money and also waste their time.

Ethiopia Airlines is set to construct Africa's largest airport in Abusera. The first phase will cost $6 billion, and set up a terminal capable of handling 60 million passengers yearly. The second phase will increase the capacity to 110 million passengers annually by 2029.

Botswana showers gifts on Olympic Gold and Silver Medalists Letsile Tebogo gets two houses worth $300,000. Choppies gifted Team Botswana $183,721. Tebogo gets $112,482. Olympic Silver Medalists gets $11,248 each. $18,747 USD for Coaching Staff. Debswana, DTCB and Debeers gifted Team Botswana $80,987. Each Athlete and Coaching Staff will receive $4,500 each. Orange gave them $52,491 Botswana Defense Force gave them $43,118 Ministry of Youth and Sports gave them $149,976 Tebogo received $3,749 from Kwa Nokeng Oil, a tractor and $8,998 from Park 27. Minister Eric Molale gave them 23 Pregnant cattle President Masisi, Vice President Tsogwane and MPS all donated $1,874, $800 and $4,724 respectively.

Tanzania's Massive Infrastructural Projects under President Samia Suluhu Hassan • 2,561km Standard Gauge Railway. It covers 1,637 km from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza, passing through Dodoma, Singida, Tabora, and Shinyanga. It extends 2,561km to DR Congo and Burundi. • 2,115MW Nyerere Hydropower Project will produce 5,920 GWh per year and will enable the country export electricity. • Tanzania's longest bridge, Busisi Bridge with a length of 3.2 km will reduce travel time from 3 hours by ferry to 4 minutes by bridge. • REA (Rural Electrification Agency) provided electricity for 2.5 million households in over 9,000 villages. • 1.2 million farmers benefited from the Government providing $111.2 million in subsidies for fertilizers and quality seeds in 2023.

Walking with lions is a popular tourist activity at Ukutula Lodge in Brits, South Africa.

Zimbabwe's The Sables beat Algeria 29-3 to win the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup.

Mali has ordered Sweden's Ambassador to leave the country within three days. This comes after Sweden's Foreign Minister stated they will stop giving aid to Mali due to the Mali's close ties with Russia.

Congolese Boxer, Martin Bakole received a hero's welcome, after beating US Boxer, Jared Anderson to win the WBO International and WBO-NABO Heavyweight titles. He has a record of 21 wins and 1 loss in his Boxing career.

Kenya is the most successful African country in Olympics history with 123 medals. This includes 39 Gold medals, 44 Silver medals and 40 Bronze medals.

Kenya is the most successful African country in Olympics history with 123 medals. This includes 39 Gold medals, 44 Silver medals and 40 Bronze medals.

Yemisi Ogunleye won an Olympic Gold medal for Germany in Women's Shot Put at Paris 2024. Salwa Eid Naser won an Olympic Silver medal for Bahrain in the Women's 400m. Annette Echikunwoke won an Olympic Silver medal for USA in Women's Hammer Throw. Melvin Imoudu won an Olympic Bronze medal for Germany in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke. They are all of Nigerian descent.

Asake's Lungu Boy is no. 1 on UK Apple Music Top Albums Chart and no. 2 on US Apple Music. It is number 1 in 18 countries on Apple Music. Asake is the first African Artiste to have three albums peak at no. 1 on UK Apple Music.

Morocco beat Egypt 6-0 to win an Olympic Bronze medal in Men's Football at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo has won an Olympic Gold medal in the Men's 200m race with a time of 19.46 seconds at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This is Botswana's first ever Olympic Gold medal.

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo 🇧🇼 has qualified for the final of the Men's 200m race at the Paris 2024    Olympics. He defeated Noah Lyles and Makanaishe Charamba to win the second Semi Final with a time of 19.96 seconds.

Failed Coup attempt in Burkina Faso 🇧🇫

Kenyan Runner, Faith Kipyogen is one of the best female Middle Distance and Long Distance Runners in the World. She has won 2 Olympic Gold medal, 1 Olympic Silver medal, 4 World Championships Gold medals, 2 World Championships Silver medals, 1 World Relays Gold medal, 4 Diamond League Gold medals, 5 World Cross Country Championships Gold medals, 1 World Cross Country Championships Silver medal and 1 Commonwealth Games Gold medal. She holds the World Record for the Women's 1,500m race, and the former World Record for the Women's 5,000m race.

African Countries on the 2024 Paris Olympics Medal Table So Far 1. Kenya 🇰🇪 - 4 (1🏅, 1🥈, 2🥉) South Africa 🇿🇦 - 4 (1🏅, 1🥈, 2🥉) 3. Uganda 🇺🇬 - 2 (1🏅, 1🥈) 4. Algeria 🇩🇿 - 1 (🏅) 5. Ethiopia 🇪🇹 - 2 (2🥈) 6. Tunisia 🇹🇳 - 1 (🥈) 7. Cape Verde 🇨🇻 - (🥉) Egypt 🇪🇬 - (🥉)

Designs of the stadiums that will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco.

Egypt beat Paraguay 1-1 (5-4 on penalties) to advance to the Semi Finals in Football at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Morocco also qualified for the Semi Finals. This will be the first time two African teams will participate in the Semi Finals.

WhatsApp may leave Nigeria, after a Nigerian regulator, FCCPC imposed a $220 million fine on its parent company, Meta for data privacy violations. Nigeria has 51 million WhatsApp users. Meta has appealed the fine. Meta owns Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. Source: The Punch.

Senegal has cancelled a $757 million 32-year water desalination deal with a Saudi company, The Government pointed out that the cost could increase over the coming years, and that they would have to pay $33 million yearly for the project which hasn't been started yet. The contract was awarded by former President Macky Sall.

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Australia 75-62 in Women's Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Australia Women are ranked number 3 in the world.

Team Kenya, Team Uganda, Team Egypt and Team Morocco during their parades along the Seine River at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

South Africa's Blitzboks beat Japan 49-5 to qualify for the Quarter Finals in Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 at the Paris Olympics. Morocco were leading 2-1 and 16 minutes of added time was given. Argentina scored the 116th minute. Moroccan fans stormed the pitch and threw objects at Argentine Players. The goal was cancelled by VAR due to offside, after a 90-minute delay.

10-year-old Nigerian Author, Hephzibah Akinwale broke the Guinness World Record for the Longest Fiction Novel written by a Child. The book is titled Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away, and contains 58,000 words.

Nigerian man, Babajide Adebanjo has broken the Guinness World Record for the Longest Twerking Time. He twerked for 3 hours, 30 minutes.

Lighthouses of Africa.

South Africa is KFC's fifth largest market in the world with 1,052. South Africa is KFC's largest market in Africa.

Chinua Achebe published his first novel, "Things Fall Apart" at the age of 28 in 1958. It is Africa's best selling book with over 20 million copies sold. It has been translated into 57 languages. It was ranked as one of the Greatest Books Ever by Encyclopedia Brittanica.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has won the election with 99% of the votes. He has served as the President since 2000. He was the Vice President from 1994-2000. In 2015, the constitution was amended to allow him to seek three additional terms. His third term lasted for 7 years.

Team Nigeria's kits at the 2024 Olympics.

South African radio station, Ukhozi FM is Africa's biggest radio station and the world's second biggest radio station with 7.9 million listeners.

Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has reduced his salary by 40% to show an example of responsible governance, and connect with the people. He reduced his salary from $13,400 to $8,000 yearly.

"We have been receiving French aid for 63 years yet our country has not developed so cutting it off from us now will not kill is, rather it will motivate us to work and reform ourselves" - Ibrahim Traore (President of Burkina Faso)

Morocco upgraded 65,000 capacity Ibn Battuta Stadium in Tangier and 50,000 capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Morocco will host the 2024 WAFCON, 2024 FUTSAL AFCON, 2025 AFCON, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, 2029 FIFA Arab Cup and 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have signed a treaty to set up the world's only confederation called the Alliance of Sahel States. They stated that they won't return to ECOWAS. They plan to create a stabilisation fund, a bank and a committee to study the economy.

Kenya's President William Ruto has removed the budgets for the Offices of First Lady, Second Lady and dissolved 47 agencies amid protests. He has suspended non-essential travel for Government Workers, and buying new cars for them. He has reduced his number of Advisers by half.

"This fish [Congo Tiger Fish] is only found in the central part of the Congo river system, which is a place where nobody really goes from the outside world, so most people don’t know about it. It’s related to piranhas — it’s a giant piranha, really; they can grow to the size of a large person. The teeth on this one are an inch long, which is about the same size as the teeth on a 1,000-pound great white shark."

Biniam Girmay makes history as the first African rider to win a Tour de France stage🇪🇷

Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith who claimed to have broken the World Record for the Longest Cooking Marathon, has been arrested for fraud. He claimed to have cooked for 802 hours (33 days). He also presented a questionable plaque he claimed was from Guinness World Records. Source: Asaase Radio.

Converting urine and faeces into drinking water Namibia is facing its worst drought in over 100 years. Goreangab Water Treatment Plant in Windhoek transforms sewer water from into drinking water. Namibia is one of Africa's driest countries. 83% of Namibia's rainwater evaporates. There is no river that runs through Namibia.

Nigerian RnB singer, Tems won Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at 2024 BET

Chidimma Onwe Adetshina has made it to the Top 16 of Miss South Africa 2024.

South African Doctor Prof 'Mashudu Tshifularo' became the first Surgeon on Earth to successfully perform surgery to cure deafness. Hats off, please! ❤️

Africa's Most Unwelcoming Countries to African Travellers by Visa Requirements 1. Libya 🇱🇾 2. Sudan 🇸🇩 3. Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 4. Eritrea 🇪🇷 5. South Sudan 🇸🇸 6. Egypt 🇪🇬 7. Algeria 🇩🇿 8. DR Congo 🇨🇩 9. Cameroon 🇨🇲 10. Morocco 🇲🇦 Source: Africa Visa Openness Report.

Kenyan troops on patrol in Haiti to combat insecurity in the country. Kenya deployed 1,000 Police Officers to Haiti to tackle armed gangs as part of a UN-backed multinational security operation.

Kenyan protesters are attacking the homes of several Lawmakers, who supported the increase in taxes.

South Sudan has the highest population of wild animals in the world with 5.8 million wild animals.

Drones delivering blood have revolutionised medical care for women giving birth at Rwanda’s largest refugee camp who no longer need to travel for hours to receive specialist care. The drones are used to replenish the health centre’s small blood bank… In an emergency, the drones can deliver blood from a medical warehouse to the centre within half an hour. Each drone is fully autonomous and can travel at 70mph, carrying up to two 400ml blood bags in ice to keep the blood at the right temperature. Join us as we celebrate innovation in healthcare in Africa!

Kenya's President William Ruto has officially withdrawn the controversial Finance Bill following massive protests. The $2.3 billion tax plan has been scrapped. 22 people have died in the peaceful protests.

Africa’s Largest Recipients of Foreign Aid 1. Egypt - $7.7 billion 2. Ethiopia - $5.3 billion 3. Nigeria - $5 billion 4. DR Congo - $3.4 billion 5. Kenya - $3.3B 6. Tanzania - $3B 7. Mozambique - $2.9B 8. Morocco - $2.6B 9. Uganda - $2.4B 10. Niger - $2.2B Source: IMF

A Ghanaian Mechanic sold two of his cars to travel to Canada, but ended up in Cote d'Ivoire, after being duped by Travel Agents.

South Africa has one of the richest football leagues in Africa. There are Players and Managers who own luxury houses, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, BMWs. The highest paid Player, Keagan Dolly earns $969,000 yearly. The highest paid Coach, Rhulani Mokwena earns $568,000 yearly.

South Africa is the largest market for Hennessy in Africa. South Africa is the third largest market for Hennessy in the world, behind USA and China

Porn has been banned in Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 by President Ibrahim Traore

You can never Sink in Siaw Oasis in Egypt 🇪🇬🤔🙌

Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 is the only capital city in the world with a National park 🏞

Kenyans are still protesting against the Finance Bill, which seeks to overtax citizens. Celebrities have joined the protests. 24-year-old old Rex Kanyike was killed by Police Officers during the protests. Protesters are demanding a permanent reversal, not a temporary solution.

Kenyans on the street demonstrating against taxes

South African MP, Ronaldo Gouws has been suspended by his party, DA over racist statements. He used the n-word and called for black South Africans to be killed. Over 40,000 people have signed an online petition calling for his removal as a Lawmaker.

One of Nigeria's most popular cultural festivals. Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. It is an ancient festival organised by the Ijebu people, a Yoruba subgroup.

9 of 24 Players in Belgium's squad at Euro 2024 are of African descent Romelu Lukaku 🇨🇩 Jérémy Doku 🇬🇭 Loïs Openda 🇲🇦🇨🇩 Johan Bakayoko 🇷🇼🇮🇪 Dodi Lukebakio 🇨🇩 Amadou Onana 🇸🇳🇨🇲 Orel Mangala 🇨🇩 Youri Tielemans 🇨🇩 Aster Jan Vranckx 🇨🇩

20 German racists attacked two Ghanaian sisters aged 8 and 10 in Grevesmühlen, Germany. One of the girls and her father sustained mild injuries and were hospitalised. The extremists kicked her in the face. They kept racially abusing the girls even after the Police arrived.

14 of 25 Players in France's squad at Euro 2024 are of African descent Kylian Mbappé 🇨🇲 🇩🇿 N'Golo Kanté 🇲🇱 Ousmane Dembélé 🇲🇷 🇲🇱 Samba 🇨🇩 Ferland Mendy 🇸🇳 🇬🇼 Upamecano 🇬🇼 Koundé 🇧🇯 Saliba 🇨🇲 Konaté 🇲🇱 Camavinga 🇨🇩 🇦🇴 Tchouameni 🇨🇲 Fofana 🇲🇱 Kolo Muani 🇨🇩 Barcola 🇹🇬 Post See new posts Conversation Africa Facts Zone @AfricaFactsZone · Other African players in the ongoing Euro.👇👇 ▪🇧🇪Belgium: Romelu Lukaku 🇨🇩 Jérémy Doku 🇬🇭 Loïs Openda 🇲🇦🇨🇩 Johan Bakayoko 🇷🇼🇮🇪 Dodi Lukebakio 🇨🇩 Amadou Onana 🇸🇳🇨🇲 Orel Mangala 🇨🇩 Youri Tielemans 🇨🇩 Aster Jan Vranckx🇨🇩 ▪🇨🇭Switzerland Yvon Nganoma 🇨🇲 Manuel Akanji 🇳🇬 Denis Zakaria 🇨🇩🇸🇸 Breel Embolo 🇨🇲 Noah Okafor 🇳🇬 Kwadwo Antwi Duah 🇬🇭 Dan Ndoye 🇸🇳 Mohamed Amdouni 🇹🇳 ▪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England: Bukayo Saka 🇳🇬 Kobbie Mainoo 🇬🇭 Eberechi Eze 🇳🇬 Marc Guéhi 🇨🇮 Ezri Konsa 🇨🇩 Joe Gomez 🇬🇲 ▪🇩🇪Germany: Antonio Rüdiger🇸🇱 Jamal Musiala 🇳🇬 Jonathan Tah🇨🇮 Benjamin Henrichs 🇬🇭 Leroy Sané 🇸🇳 ▪🇳🇱Netherlands: Memphis Depay 🇬🇭 Jeremie Frimpong 🇬🇭 Brian Brobbey 🇬🇭 Cody Gakpo 🇹🇬🇬🇭 ▪🇵🇹 Portugal: Nélson Semedo🇨🇻 Danilo Pereira 🇬🇳 Nuno Mendes 🇦🇴 Rafael Leão 🇦🇴 🇸🇹 ▪🇮🇹 Italy: Michael Folorunsho 🇳🇬 Stephan El Shaarawy 🇪🇬 ▪🇪🇸 Spain: Lamine Yamal 🇲🇦 Nico Williams 🇬🇭 ▪🇩🇰 Denmark: Yussuf Poulsen 🇹🇿 Alexander Bah 🇬🇲 ▪🇦🇹 Austria: Kevin Danso 🇬🇭 Phillipp Mwene 🇰🇪

Ghana has launched Africa’s largest floating solar power plant. The 5 megawatt plant generates energy, while avoiding the need to cut down trees.

Senegal has suspended import taxes to reduce the price of rice, cooking oil, bread, cement, fertilizer and other items. This step was taken to tackle the high cost of living.

Woke up thinking about that #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 opening day. 🤩 #FridayFeeling

Ghanaian 🇬🇭 Innovator, Danny Manu has developed wireless earbuds, that can auto translate over 40 languages. Well done Danny

DStv's parent company, MultiChoice has recorded a $38 million loss before tax in the 2023/2024 financial year.

African Countries with the Most Languages 1. Nigeria 🇳🇬 - 527 2. Cameroon 🇨🇲 - 280 3. DR Congo 🇨🇩 - 242 4. Chad 🇹🇩 - 129 5. Tanzania 🇹🇿 - 126 6. Sudan 🇸🇩 - 115 7. Ethiopia 🇪🇹 - 109 8. Ghana 🇬🇭 - 83 9. Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 - 78 10. South Sudan 🇸🇸 - 73

✅ 3 wins 🤝 1 draw ⚽️ 7 goals scored ⛔️ 1 goal conceded 🔝 Top of the group Kwesi Appiah & Sudan, an African #WCQ match made in heaven. 🤩🇸🇩

ladies and gentlemen, please give it up to your leading African #WCQ top goalscorers so far. 👏

Nigeria's Aruna Quadri is ranked as Africa's Best Tennis Player and the World's 12th Best Tennis Player. He is the first African and Black Tennis Player to reach the Top 10 of the ITTF World Ranking. He reached the Quarter Finals of the 2014 ITTF World Cup and 2016 Olympics.

Nigerian Businessman, Benedict Peters is set to build a lithium project in Zimbabwe. The production will start next year. It aims to process 5.256 million tonnes of ore annually. It will be Zimbabwe's first world class lithium upgrade facility. He owns Bravura Holdings.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes announced that he is donating a traditional wrestling ring to Uganda-based promotion Soft Ground Wrestling. Amazing 👏🇺🇬

South Africa's Bafana Bafana beat Zimbabwe 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Sudan under Ghanaian head coach Kwesi Appiah: ▪️Unbeaten in six of their last seven games ▪️Won 3-0 vs. rivals South Sudan ▪️Top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group 👏🇸🇩

Russia is forcing African migrants to fight in their war against Ukraine or face deportation. African students and workers have been warned not to extend their visas except they go to war. There are 37,000 African students in Russia. Source: Bloomberg.