Sudan revolution: Meet the ‘Mother of martyrs’

Ahlam Khidir’s son was killed in a peaceful protest against Sudan’s government in September 2013. She refused to give up her fight for justice. In the movement that started in December 2018 against then-President Omar al-Bashir, Ahlam became a prominent protester, leading rallies with strong ties to the youth on the ground. She was part […]

Zimbabweans march against EU and US sanctions

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Government supporters chanted slogans in Harare, in one of the country-wide marches Thousands of people are marching across Zimbabwe in government-organised protests against US and EU sanctions. The demonstrators say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy. But the US and EU argue they have been imposed on individuals […]

Zimbabweans march against EU and US sanctions

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Government supporters chanted slogans in Harare, in one of the country-wide marches Thousands of people are marching across Zimbabwe in government-organised protests against US and EU sanctions. The demonstrators say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy. But the US and EU argue they have been imposed on individuals […]

Sudan revolution: Meet the ‘Mother of martyrs’

Ahlam Khidir’s son was killed in a peaceful protest against Sudan’s government in September 2013. She refused to give up her fight for justice. In the movement that started in December 2018 against then-President Omar al-Bashir, Ahlam became a prominent protester, leading rallies with strong ties to the youth on the ground. She was part […]

Sudan revolution: Meet the ‘Mother of martyrs’

Ahlam Khidir’s son was killed in a peaceful protest against Sudan’s government in September 2013. She refused to give up her fight for justice. In the movement that started in December 2018 against then-President Omar al-Bashir, Ahlam became a prominent protester, leading rallies with strong ties to the youth on the ground. She was part […]

Cameroon’s Joel Tagueu hails a ‘victory’ as he plays again after heart troubles

Joel Tagueu (left) made 10 appearances in all competitions for Maritimo last season Cameroon international Joel Tagueu has said being able to play football again despite being diagnosed with a heart ailment is a “victory”. Tagueu’s heart defect was detected in the build-up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and led to him being […]

Cameroon’s Joel Tagueu hails a ‘victory’ as he plays again after heart troubles

Joel Tagueu (left) made 10 appearances in all competitions for Maritimo last season Cameroon international Joel Tagueu has said being able to play football again despite being diagnosed with a heart ailment is a “victory”. Tagueu’s heart defect was detected in the build-up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and led to him being […]

Sudan revolution: Meet the ‘Mother of martyrs’

Ahlam Khidir’s son was killed in a peaceful protest against Sudan’s government in September 2013. She refused to give up her fight for justice. In the movement that started in December 2018 against then-President Omar al-Bashir, Ahlam became a prominent protester, leading rallies with strong ties to the youth on the ground. She was part […]

Nigeria move to end IAAF cash row

As athletics’ world governing body the IAAF gives annual grants to all member nations Nigeria’s sports minister has sought to end a two-year stand-off with the IAAF by refunding money owed to athletics’ world governing body. In May 2017, the IAAF mistakenly transferred $150,000 to Nigeria’s athletics body, the AFN, instead of $15,000, the regular […]

Nigeria move to end IAAF cash row

As athletics’ world governing body the IAAF gives annual grants to all member nations Nigeria’s sports minister has sought to end a two-year stand-off with the IAAF by refunding money owed to athletics’ world governing body. In May 2017, the IAAF mistakenly transferred $150,000 to Nigeria’s athletics body, the AFN, instead of $15,000, the regular […]