Sahel region faces renewed drought crisis

Drought has again returned to the western shoulder of Africa, bringing hunger to millions, threatening to slip the Sahel region into crisis.

Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Cameroon pins hopes on Mobilong diamond field

Electricity lines that carry no current are strewn across eastern Cameroon, but residents hope a diamond mine will help turn on the lights.

Cameroon's distant dream

The Mail & Guardian spoke to Achille Mbembe, a Cameroonian political theorist and historian about what drives African autocrats like Paul Biya

Cameroon court rejects bid to quash presidential vote

Cameroon's supreme court has rejected an opposition bid to annul this month's presidential election, paving the way for results to be published.

Eto'o named African Footballer of the Year

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o was named African Footballer of the Year a record fourth time at the annual Confederation of African Football awards.

Cholera outbreak kills 170, says Cameroon

The death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in northern Cameroon in 10 years has risen to 170, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Black Stars, young bucks

The football exploits of Ghana, also known as the Black Stars, invite one to speculate on whether our given names determine our fate.

African trio fail to impress

When Samuel Eto'o called Cameroon's World Cup exit the biggest disappointment of his career, he knew it was his last chance to impress the world.

Black Stars find space to shine

Of the six African teams at the World Cup only Ghana have adapted to the hard-working demands of modern football tactics.

Indomitable Lions crash out of Cup

A 2-1 loss to The Netherlands confirmed what Cameroon already knew: That the Indomitable Lions were out of the World Cup with barely a roar.

Misery for Africa

Nigerian legend Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha thinks Africa's misery at the Soccer World Cup is because of bad administration and players' lack of passion.

Group F dishes up a few surprises

Italy fought back to avoid an upset against Paraguay on Monday but Japan broke African hearts with their first Soccer World Cup win on foreign soil.

'I live in Europe but I sleep in Africa'

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o has travelled a long and tough road to achieve his dream of playing in a World Cup in Africa.

Mixed emotions for Cup hopefuls

Coaches put World Cup hopefuls out of their misery on Tuesday when they named their final squads, shattering dreams with a few surprise selections.

Shaky display in Angola

The recent disappointing start to the Africa Cup of Nations suggests that there is still a long way to go before the continent can conquer the world.

Cameroon hold on to avoid early Afcon exit

Day eight of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday dished up a five-goal thriller in Lubango and a potentially massive injury blow for Ghana.

Afcon upsets continue

Gabon became the latest underdogs at the Africa Cup of Nations to punch above their weight when they beat continental giants Cameroon on Wednesday.

One hand on the Cup

History doesn’t favour the chances of African sides in the World Cup, but Phathisani Moyo has reason to believe that next year will be different.

African nations eye 2010 spots

Algeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Tunisia could qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa this weekend.

Ghana eye World Cup spot as Cameroon, Egypt sweat

Ghana could become the first African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup this weekend while Cameroon and Egypt need to win to keep their hopes alive.

Four oil hostages freed in Cameroon

Four hostages who work for a service company in the oil industry have been freed off southern Cameroon's Bakassi peninsula, sources said on Tuesday.

Pope sparks condom backlash on Africa visit

Pope Benedict XVI urged Cameroon's bishops on Wednesday to defend the rights of the poor and essential values of the African family.

Cameroon's sounds of protest

Anyone who views the suffering of the masses as his own is a hero in the eyes of a freedom-loving people.

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