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AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast, Cameroon settle for draw, Algeria through to Round of 16
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (640+ words) Defending champion Ivory Coast and five-time winner Cameroon drew 1-1 after a mighty tussle at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Algeria reached the last 16 with prominent fan Zinedine Zidane again watching on. Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo might have…...
BCCI has 'complete trust in Gautam Gambhir, no discussions with VVS Laxman': Report
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1+ day, 2+ hour ago (357+ words) Gautam Gambhir's job as the head coach of the Test team is not in danger and no discussions regarding the post have been held with VVS Laxman, if the latest report regarding the scenario is to be believed. News agency…...
Rishabh Pant reportedly to be dropped for New Zealand ODIs, this star could return for first time since 2023 World Cup
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1+ day, 4+ hour ago (413+ words) Rishabh Pant's place in the ODI side could be under serious threat with India looking at a new option for the back-up wicket-keeper batter's role. India play three ODIs against New Zealand starting January 11 and the team might look a…...
10 African Cities with the Highest Cost of Living | Firstpost Africa | N18G
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (278+ words) As 2025 draws to a close, the festive spirit across Africa is being overshadowed by a deepening cost-of-living crisis. Despite pockets of macroeconomic recovery, a new report identifying the continent's ten most expensive cities highlights the severe financial pressure on households....
South African Men Tricked Into Fighting for Russia? Families Speak Out | Firstpost Africa
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (222+ words) Families in South Africa are speaking out after 17 young men say they were tricked into fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. The men, aged 20 to 39, allege they were recruited with promises of well-paying jobs, only to be forced…...
PM Modi as global strategist: From White House visit to Johannesburg vision, India charts new path
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1+ week, 21+ min ago (1386+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2025 was defined by high-stakes international visits that yielded long-term results for India's geopolitical standing and furthered the country's position as the voice of the global south. PM Modi's international itinerary was designed in such a way…...
South Africa: 10 killed, 10 injured in mass shooting incident in Johannesburg, second attack in 2 weeks
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) An unknown gunman killed at least 10 people and injured 10 others in a shooting incident at a township outside Johannesburg, South Africa. The attack took place on Sunday, marking the second mass shooting incident in South Africa this month. The cause…...
India vs South Africa LIVE Score 5th T20 at Ahmedabad: Suryakumar's form in focus as IND look to end on high
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1+ week, 2+ day ago (342+ words) India vs South Africa 5th T20 LIVE Score:After the fog debacle at Lucknow, the India vs South Africa T20 series has moved to western India. The 5th T20 between India and South Africa will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 19 December…...
India vs South Africa LIVE Score 4th T20 at Lucknow: SKY's form in focus as Men In Blue aim to clinch series
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1+ week, 4+ day ago (390+ words) India vs South Africa T20Is Head-to-Head record: South Africa won: 13 India vs South Africa 4th T20 LIVE Score: The fourth T20 between India and South Africa offers another opportunity for Men In Blue captain Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his form. The India vs South…...
Why Modi’s Ethiopia visit matters as India prepares to lead Brics
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1+ week, 6+ day ago (1126+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Ethiopia on December 16-17 signals India's diplomatic engagement with Africa, the Global South, and the expanded Brics grouping. The two-day visit, undertaken at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, will be…...