Local Red Cross officials in the capital of Central African Republic say at least 17 people are dead after fighting between rebels and residents.
The violence comes three weeks after fighters from the rebel alliance known as Seleka invaded the capital and overthrew President Francois (...)
Two million children in the Central African Republic are without basic social services and are exposed to violence following a power grab by the Séléka rebel coalition and subsequent insecurity and looting, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today said, warning that more children will be (...)
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is distributing emergency supplies and has dispatched experts to the Central African Republic (CAR) to deal with an outbreak of cholera that has already claimed 14 lives.
The outbreak is focused on villages along the Ubangui River about 80 kilometres (...)
In A Statement Issued By The Un Press Office Late On Sunday, Ban Expressed “Deep Concern" Over Reports Of “Serious Violations Of Human Rights" By The Fighters In The African Country.
The Un Chief Further Stressed That “Those Who Are Responsible For Committing Such Violations Will Be Held (...)
Egypt will be without wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic due to injury, FilGoal.com has learnt.
The Sunderland defender sustained a hamstring injury in training on Wednesday and failed to pass a fitness test ahead of the team's flight (...)
CAIRO: Even Egypt's new coach, American Bob Bradley, could not muster the will for the Pharaohs to overcome lowly Central African Republic on Saturday for a berth in the next African Cup of Nations. Missed opportunities were the main reason for Egypt's 1-1 draw away, costing them a spot in next (...)
Mohamed Zidan has been fined by the Egyptian FA for leaving the national team camp without permission last week as his international future looks in doubt.
Following the CAN 2013 qualifying defeat to Central African Republic, the unattached Zidan left the Egypt camp to talk to a foreign club over a (...)
Ahly striker Emad Meteb said his team were lucky to play the first three matches of the CAF Champions League group stage on home soil.
“Ahly is lucky for this draw and if we could win the first match that would boost us enough to keep winning,” the 29-year-old forward said in a video interview with (...)
Egypt and Merreikh goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary will be available for the upcoming 30 June qualifier against Central African Republic, as he will not play with his club in the CAF Confederation Cup on the same day.
The 38-year-old long-time Egypt keeper terminated his loan contract with Egypt's (...)
Ahli striker Emad Meteb is not included in Egypt's squad for the CAN 2013 qualifier against Central African Republic despite his club's announcement that he has been recalled.
Earlier on Tuesday, Ahli said on their website that Meteb, along with Sayed Moawad and Sherif Ekrami, will re-join the (...)
Egypt coach Bob Bradley has called Ahly striker Emad Meteb to the Pharaohs camp for Central Africa Republic (CAR) away clash in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers.
“Meteb will leave Ahly training camp in Turkey next Monday, with goalkeeper Sherif Ekrami and defender Sayed Moawad, to join (...)
American manager Bob Bradley has announced his readiness to leave the Egyptian National team "if it benefits the team."
The 54-year-old coach made the statement following harsh criticism by fans after the Pharaohs were defeated 3-2 by the Central African Republic last Friday in 2013 African Cup (...)
Central African Republic pulled off a remarkable upset on Friday by inflicting a first home defeat on Egypt in 47 years of African Nations Cup qualifying.
Hilare Momi scored twice and David Manga grabbed the winner as the visitors came from 2-1 down, and the setback of having a player sent off in (...)
19:40 Egypt coach Bob Bradley fields a firm attacking starting XI that features four forwards in Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Temsah, Mohamed Abou-Treika and Mohamed Zidan.
19:35 Egypt's starting line-up: Essam El-Hadary, Ahmed Elmohamady, Ahmed Hegazy, Mahmoud Fathallah, Mohamed Abdel-Shafi, Mohamed (...)
The Egypt Football Association lodged an official request with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone their upcoming African qualifier match against Central Africa – slated for 29 February in Bangui – in light of ongoing political turbulence in Egypt.
All sporting activities in (...)
Egypt coach Bob Bradley highlighted the impact of the Port-Said disaster on the national team players, implying that this month's game against Central African Republic could be postponed.
The country has been rocked by the unprecedented violence incident that caused the death of 77 supporters in (...)
Displaced civilians in northern Central African Republic (CAR) are facing acute hardship, including a high incidence of child or teenage marriage and widespread use of children as labor, the United Nations refugee agency reported Tuesday.The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Danish (...)
Amnesty International has called on the Central African Republic (CAR) to arrest wanted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and surrender him to the International Criminal Court (ICC), should he go ahead with his planned visit to the country on Thursday.
President Bashir is wanted on charges of (...)
Egypt defender Mahmoud Fathallah is confident of completing the tricky job awaiting the national team in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic.
After suffering a shock 3-2 home defeat to the African minnows, Egypt are now staring another CAN failure in the face as (...)
Amr Zaki and Emad Meteb believe that an advanced forward is needed in Bob Bradley's line-up, following Egypt's shock defeat to Central African Republic.
A 3-2 home defeat to the African outsiders left Egypt with another possible CAN failure, thanks to a mediocre performance in the opening (...)
Lierse striker Mohamed Al-Gabbas has been called up to replace Emad Meteb for Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic.
Ahli striker Meteb pulled out of the previous World Cup qualifier with Guinea due to an ear infection, even so no replacement was called (...)
The new Zimbabwean League champions, Motor action, coach Joey Antipas said that his team is thrilled about their first appearance in 2011 CAF Champions league.
"This is our first outing and for us, this is unknown territory," Antipas told cafonline.
Motor Action will host newcomers Cnaps of (...)
THE HAGUE: Democratic Republic of Congo former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba lost a last-ditch bid on Tuesday to stop his war crimes trial when world court judges dismissed his "abuse of process" appeal.
"The Appeals Chamber confirms the impugned decision and dismisses the appeal," Judge (...)
Full back Thabo Matlaba drove in a long-range shot in the 33rd minute before a second-half goal by Bernard Parker pushed the home team to the top of the group with five points from three matches.
Ethiopia, who have four points, can go back to first place if they beat bottom team Botswana in Addis (...)
MATCH FACTS
-The last time Zamalek met a team from Ghana was in 2000 when they lost 2-0 to Hearts of Oak in the African Super Cup.
-Zamalek's all-time heaviest defeat in Africa came at the hands Ghana's Asante Kotoko, who thrashed the Whites 5-1 in memorable Champions League quarter-final in (...)