Egypt’s $9.3 Billion IMF Loan Tops List of African Nations Struggling with Financial Stability” “Reliance on IMF Loans Raises Concerns Over Africa’s Economic Future” “Kenya, Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire Trail Egypt in Massive IMF Debt Obligations: A Growing Trend Across Africa” African nations grappling with economic instability have increasingly turned to the International Monetary Fund … Read more
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco were dashed following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The Black Stars initially took the lead with a brilliant free kick from Jordan Ayew in the 18th minute, as his perfectly executed strike flew past Angola’s goalkeeper, offering a … Read more
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have both qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without playing, as the second-to-last round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Ivory Coast secured their spot in the top two of Group G following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Enugu Rangers have been knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 3-1 defeat to Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca on Sunday, ending Nigeria’s hopes of a representative in the group stage this season. Rangers, who held a 1-0 advantage from the first leg of their second-round qualifier, were eliminated 3-2 on aggregate. Despite competing in … Read more
Tensions rise in Cameroon as Samuel Eto’o rejects the appointment of Belgian coach Marc Brys. The dispute underscores power struggles between the government and the football association. Nevertheless, Brys remains hopeful of resolving the conflict and preparing the team for the WC qualifiers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tensions are rising in Cameroon as Samuel … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to keep flying in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. Speaking via video call from France, the President urged the players to reach for goals in the crucial Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Angola this evening. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly set to start against Angola on Friday after being passed fit for the AFCON quarter-finals clash. The Chippa United goalkeeper on Thursday joined and completed training session with his other teammates with concerns still roving around his fitness for the tie. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded the biggest shocker in the 2023 AFCON as they defeated the best-rated national team in Africa, Morocco 2-0 to book quarter final ticket. Unlike South Africa who came into the 2023 AFCON as one of the underdogs, Morocco were seen as the favourites … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, have sent a message to wish Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16 tie with Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appealed to European Union (EU)-member states to support Nigeria’s economic reforms. The President made the appeal on Wednesday while receiving the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Angola to Nigeria, Mr. Jose Bamoquine Zau; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter … Read more
Currently, all UK arrivals from red list countries must pay for and self-isolate in a pre-booked, government-approved hotel for 10 days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British government has said that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK’s travel red list from 4am on Wednesday. Nigeria alongside Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, … Read more
Jose Filomeno dos Santos, the son of Angola’s former president and brother of Africa’s richest woman, has been jailed for five years over a $500m fraud. The 42-year-old ex-president son was accused of trying to embezzle up to $1.5bn from the sovereign wealth fund, which he oversaw from 2013 to 2018. He was later charged … Read more
At least five people were killed in Angola after a vehicle drove over a landmine in the northeast, the government said on Monday. More than one million landmines were planted during Angola’s 27-year war, which started after the southwest African country’s independence from Portugal in 1975. After the war, Angola pledged to eradicate landmines by … Read more
Some April-loading Angolan crude cleared on Monday while some fresh tenders were issued and were expected to mop up some Nigerian BP sold a cargo of Kissanje to Unipec. BP was previously offering the cargo at dated Brent plus $1.30 a barrel. The deal price did not immediately emerge but it was below $1 … Read more