Africa Cup of Nations Archives – Sky News Africa

Home Tags Africa Cup of Nations

sky news africa What Nigeria should do to seal Afcon 2022 ticket in Freetown

Sports

What Nigeria should do to seal Afcon 2022 ticket in Freetown

Eric Jabulani - November 16, 2020

NIGERIA A win over Sierra Leone on Tuesday would secure Cup of Nations passage for the Super Eagles, but...

sky news africa Super Eagles must relieve fan pain because of Covid-19 and protests – Dosu

Sports

Super Eagles must relieve fan pain because of Covid-19 and protests...

Eric Jabulani - November 12, 2020

NIGERIA The former international has urged Gernot Rohr’s men to go for all three points at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium

AFCON 2019 updates: Senegal beat Tanzania 2 - 0

Sports

AFCON 2019 updates: Senegal beat Tanzania 2 – 0

Eric Jabulani - June 23, 2019

AFRICA The African Cup of Nations, AFCON, the continent’s biggest football showpiece is underway in Egypt. It kicked off on...

Nigeria has a 'good chance' to win AFCON 2019: Obi Mikel

Sports

Nigeria has a ‘good chance’ to win AFCON 2019: Obi Mikel

Prince Ebuka - June 15, 2019

NIGERIA Nigeria’s Nation Cup winning captain Obi Mikel said he is ‘hungry’ to win again, and believes the Super...

AFCON 2019: Cameroon names preliminary squad

Sports

AFCON 2019: Cameroon names preliminary squad

Mumbere Peter - May 12, 2019

CAMEROON Defending African champions Cameroon have released their preliminary squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations Cup, with...

MOST POPULAR

skynewsafrica Ethiopia’s Health Minister says the coronavirus pandemic was not related to any country or nationality, she said it as a “test against humanity” which required Ethiopians to join the world to defeat. “#COVID19 is not related to any country or nationality. It is a test against all humanity. We should fight it together and defeat it. I call upon all my fellow Ethiopians to join hands with the world to fight this global challenge,” her post on Twitter read. It is believed to be connected to a United States Embassy statement that alerted to rising anti-foreigner sentiments in parts of the country. The embassy cautioned that foreigners were being targeted with the accusation that they were infected with Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by coronavirus. In a security alert said as at March 18, the embassy: “continues to receive reports regarding a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment.” Typical derogatory comments such as “China” and “ferengi” (a reference to foreigners) have been “reportedly coupled with the label ‘corona’, indicating a disparaging view on the link between the outbreak of Covid-19 and foreigners in Ethiopia,” it added. “Reports indicate that foreigners have been attacked with stones, denied transportation services… being spat on, chased on foot, and been accused of being infected with Covid-19,” the embassy added. Ethiopia recorded its first case last week of a Japanese national. The cases have risen to six, the sixth being of a British diplomat. Health authorities said they were testing over 900 people for the virus as part of contact tracing efforts connected to confirmed cases. Across Africa, there is a view that most confirmed cases have been imported largely from Europe. Most index cases were of either European nationals or of Africans with recent travel history to Europe. There are sixteen deaths so far, as at March 19. U.S. president Donald Trump has been under fire on Twitter for referring to the coronavirus as “The Chinese Virus.” Most people have called the reference racist especially with the WHO cautioning against tagging a global malady with a certain category of people. March 16: Ethiopia’s COVID-19 rules: Crowd ban, free transport, regulate essentials etc. Ethiopia confirmed the fifth coronavirus case on Monday (March 16), a day after it had recorded an increase of three in addition to the index case that was recorded last week. The office of the Prime Minister issued a statement surrounding key measures taken by government to safeguard public safety and orderliness. The COVID-19 National Ministerial Committee at its second meeting led by PM Abiy agreed on a number of measures aimed at addressing containment and potential spread of the virus. It announced a 10-point measure that was set to last “for the next two weeks, subject to further assessments,” the statement read. the measures included wide-ranging public bans, social interventions and regulating of economic activities propped up by the pandemic. Large gatherings including sporting events had been banned whiles small gatherings required clearance from the Health Ministry. All educational institutions with the exception of higher learning institutions were to be closed. Religious institutions and places of worship are tasked to limit gatherings A national hygiene and preventive measures movement launched from federal level to local levels Government announced allocation of budget for distribution of masks, soap, alcohol solutions and other items in critical locations. Government buses are to be availed free of charge to help control crowding in public transport. Special buses designated to take public servants to work. Private transporters are also asked to follow suit. Trade ministry to monitor and act against businesses engaging in price-gouging Special attention to be paid to the elderly. Volunteers tasked to compliment government education, prevention efforts. “The Prime Minister calls upon all to maintain calm and equip themselves with accurate information from the Ministry of Health. “Citizens are asked to maintain strong hand hygiene and avoid (ing) unnecessary physical contact in line with Ministry of Health guidelines,” the statement concluded. PM Abiy over the weekend disclosed that he had reached a partnership with Chinese e-commerce founder Jack Ma for an Africa wide supply of key coronavirus materials including masks, testing kits and literature.

Ethiopian suspends flights to 30 countries, CEO confirms $190m in losses

March 20, 2020

sky news africa Nigerian official faints during corruption probe in parliament

Nigerian official faints during corruption probe in parliament

July 20, 2020

sky news africa New Year's Eve: Muted celebrations in London, New York

New Year’s Eve: Muted celebrations in London, New York

January 1, 2021

skynewsafrica Congo communities slam army, UN for failing to stop massacre

Congo communities slam army, UN for failing to stop massacre

July 27, 2020

DON'T MISS

Venezuela Independence Day marked by rival rallies, UN rebuke

News

Venezuela Independence Day marked by rival rallies, UN rebuke

sky news africa Supreme Court Verdict: I am no more distracted, Nig. Gov. Lalong

Politics

Supreme Court Verdict: I am no more distracted, Nig. Gov. Lalong

United Nations backs S. Africa's Semenya in case against IAAF

Sports

United Nations backs S. Africa’s Semenya in case against IAAF

Sports

CAF bars Sierra Leone from AFCON, Ghana, Kenya secure slots