Author: alternativeafrica
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Tiaras, halos and crowns
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week. Image copyright AFP Fans of Malian ... -
What’s behind Algeria’s 2018 failure?
Algeria were given a hero’s welcome home after they reached the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 2014 On ... -
Spanish court suspends Catalonia’s independence vote
Spain’s constitutional court has suspended the call for a referendum on Catalonia’s independence after agreeing to review an appeal by central authorities in Madrid. ... -
Mahlambi to be first South African to play in Egypt
Phakamani Mahlambi (2nd left) becomes the first South African to play in Egypt Egyptian side Al Ahly have signed Phakamani Mahlambi from South African ... -
Nigerian players sanctioned for attack on referees
A total of 11 people from Nigerian club FC Ifeani Ubah were sanctioned Nine players and two officials have been handed 12-match and 19-match ... -
Wilfried Bony: Striker says his children wanted Swansea move
Wilfried Bony on his fan song and Swans return Wilfried Bony says his two sons convinced him to return to Swansea City because the ... -
Plus-size fashion week held in Lagos
Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos is hosting its first ever fashion week dedicated to the plus-sized industry. The new event celebrates plus-size women in their ... -
Lebanon’s revival of Arab music traditions
Listen carefully in Lebanon, and you may grasp the strains of classical Arab music breaking out of the oblivion to which it has been ... -
Qatar donates $30m to help Harvey victims in Texas
Qatar is donating $30m to help people in Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey, its ambassador said, apparently the largest contribution from a foreign government to ... -
Togo blocks internet as protests continue
Togolese authorities have blocked internet access as opponents of President Faure Gnassingbe marched for a second day against his family’s 50-year rule. Hundreds of ...
