
Barack Obama was asked to give the Mandela Lecture because he represents what the global liberation struggle icon stood for. He struck the right chord.

Barack Obama is delivering the Nelson Mandela lecture in a changing world dominated by the often outrageous utterances of his successor, US President Donald Trump.

A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the World Cup.

Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have improved thanks to efforts made by Ethiopia's new premier.

Young aspirant politicians lack support structure and the money, both of which remain strong factors in deciding politics in Nigeria.