Tell a Tale

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday took a critical look at the various challenges currently facing Africa and returned a verdict that the continent was under siege. Buhari made the submission in a speech at the opening session of the 25th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, holding in Johannesburg, South Africa. He said, “Our continent is currently bedevilled by the twin evils of terrorism and insecurity; poverty, youth unemployment and underdevelopment. “The destructive effects of the inhuman and criminal campaigns of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria and the neighbouring countries; the Al-Shabab attacks in East Africa, and the activities of the Al-Qaeda in the Maghreb, all bear testimony to a continent under siege. “The images in the international mass media of African youths getting drowned in the Mediterranean Sea on their illegal attempts, and often times illusory hope of attaining better life in Europe, is not only an embarrassment to...

It was a disappointing match day for the three African representatives as they all succumbed to losses. The Super Falcons were undone by Simon’s brace to give Australia a 2-0 win and increase their chance to make the next round. On the other hand, the African champions, who gave a good account of themselves in this game, face a do or die match against USA to stay alive in this competition. Thailand responded to Ivory Coast’s early goal with three of their own, meaning that not even the late strike by their opponents would deny them a win. Ange scored Ivory Coast’s first ever goal at the Women’s World Cup but her side surrendered to three goals from the Thais. Josee scored in the 88th minute to reduce the deficit but it was not enough to earn them anything from the game. Nevertheless, it was a huge improvement from the 10 goal walloping by Germany. World champions, Japan became the first side to reach the knockout round after a 2-1 win over Cameroon. The Japanese raced to an ...