Perth, Australia (PANA) - Morocco became the third African country to reach the round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, taking place in Australia and New Zealand after a 1-0 win over Colombia Full text...
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2023 FIFA WWC: France, Jamaica qualify for round of 16, all Day 3 results from Group F
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - France and Jamaica on Wednesday qualified for the round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: England, Denmark qualify for round of 16
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - England on Tuesday tore through China 6-1 to reach the knockout stage of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, jointly being hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: FIFA SG commends Nigeria for reaching knockout stage
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - FIFA Secretary-General Ms Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: ‘I think we can’ – Promising Nigerian midfielder eyes final
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Toni Payne, midfilder of Nigeria's women football team, Super Falcons, has commended her teammates for the job done so far and speaks on what is yet to come Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Final group matches in Groups D and E to be played on Tuesday
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - The following are the fixtures for the final group Groups D and E matches on Tuesday at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria reach round of 16, despite barren draw against Ireland
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Nigeria drew 0-0 on Monday with Republic of Ireland in a Group B, Day 3 match at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Record holder Ebi reveals ‘falling sick’ to play football
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Nigeria's Onome Ebi in the 2023 Women’s World Cup has become the first African player, male or female, to have featured at six different World Cups Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Moroccan player makes World Cup history with hijab
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - The Moroccan women’s soccer team are making history on several fronts at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria's Super Falcons ready to soar in Ireland clash
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Nigeria's Super Falcons will look to secure their spot in the round of 16 when they take on Ireland on Monday (at 10 Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Morocco beat South Korea 1-0 in Day 2 Group H match
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - Morocco on Sunday beat South Korea 1-0 in their Day 2 Group H match played in Adelaide Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: NFF waiting for FIFA grant to pay Super Falcons’ outstanding allowances
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it would pay all outstanding allowances due the national women's team, Super Falcons, once it gets the grants FIFA promised all the national teams participating in the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results of Day 2 matches in Groups F and G
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Here are results of Day 2 matches in Groups F and G at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results of all Day 2 matches in Groups D and G
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - Here are results of all Day 2 matches played on Friday in Groups D and G at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
AUC, Electoral Institute renew cooperation to promote good governance
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union and the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards renewing joint programmes to enhance credibility in the management of elections and the advancement of good governance, peace and security in Africa Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Preview of Australia vs Nigeria match
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - In a highly anticipated clash at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the Nigerian women’s national team will lock horns with co-hosts Australia on Thursday morning at the Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Day 2 matches in Groups B, E on Thursday
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Here are Day 2 match fixtures for Groups B and E on Thursday at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results of Day 2 matches in Group C
Wellington, New Zealand (PANA) - The following are the results of Day 2 matches played on Wednesday in Group C at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria football boss spurs team to ‘keep Africa’s hope alive’
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - As the Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, shares his words of encouragement, the pressure is on the country's team, Super Falcons, to “keep Africa’s hope alive” when they face co-hosts Australia in their second match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Thursday Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Scheduled Day 2 matches in Groups C and D
Perth, Australia (PANA) - Here are the scheduled Day 2 matches on Wednesday in Groups C and D at the ongoing 2023 FIA Women's World Cup, jointly being hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results of Day 2 matches in Groups A and Day 1 match in Group H
Wellington, New Zealand (PANA) - The following are the results of Day 2 matches played on Tuesday in Groups A and Day 1 match in Group H at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Atlas Lionesses shellshocked after six-goal mauling by Germany
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - Morocco's hopes of a dream Women's World Cup debut descended into a disappointment as the Atlas Lionesses were defeated 6-0 by two-time champions Germany on Monday in Melbourne, Australia Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results of Day One matches in Groups F, G, H played on Monday
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - The followjng are the results of Monday's matches in Groups F, G and H at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Scheduled Day One matches in Groups F, G, H on Monday
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - Here are the fixtures for Monday's matches in Groups F, G and H at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results from Day one matches in Groups C, D, E
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - Here are results from Day one matches played
on Friday and Saturday at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Morocco set to make history
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - Morocco is among the eight nations making their debut in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August 20 Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Female referees inspiring girls to 'dream big'
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - As the FIFA Women's World Cup kicked off on Thursday, the focus will not only be on the players, but the stars of the pitch: referees Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Four African nations set sights on maiden glory
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - A quartet of African teams are aiming to make history at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the competition kicked off on Thursday Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Results from Day one, group matches
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - Here are results from Day one, group matches played on Thursday and Friday at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Fixtures and full match schedule
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup began on Thursday with co-hosts New Zealand beating Norway 1-0 at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria v Canada on Friday
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - Group B games of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup start with a thrilling encounter between Nigeria and Canada on Friday in Melbourne, Australia Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: African female referees take centre stage
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - Three African match officials will make history on Friday when they oversee the Women's World Cup clash between Philippines and Switzerland in New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup groups, prize money
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - Here are all the groups at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which began on Thursday Full text...
UN teams up with FIFA at Women’s World Cup in score for gender equality
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - UN Women and world football governing body, FIFA, have come together, as the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off, to advance gender equality in football, and help end abuse and discrimination on and off the pitch Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria will be ‘on fire’, says skipper Onome Ebi
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - With two days to go until the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, CAFOnline spoke to Nigeria’s Captain, Onome Ebi, on how the Super Falcons are preparing for their record ninth appearance at the global extravaganza Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics as Women’s World Cup is about to kick off
Auckland, New Zealand (PANA) - The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday night, the first football World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria's Super Falcons arrive in Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Nigeria’s Super Falcons and their officials have arrived at their base camp in Brisbane, Australia, ahead of their opening game against Canada in the 2023 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Full text...
African leaders end day-long Summit amid silence on Russia-Ukraine war
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – African leaders rose from a one-day mid-year Summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, which was ,dedicated to the search for solutions to urgent crises facing Africa, but with a lukewarm response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which was a top Summit agenda Full text...
Africa CDC urges steady health preparedness amid growing outbreaks
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – A deadlier pandemic than the coronavirus will reappear after seven years and countries must prepare adequately, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Director-General, Jean Kasaye, warned on Sunday Full text...
Sudan conflict: African leaders approve sanctions against Sudanese Generals
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The African Union Summit in Nairobi has approved sanctions against rival Sudanese, as fighting in the East African country following a power struggle continues Full text...
African Union mid-year Summit opens in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - African leaders gathered on Sunday in Nairobi for the opening of their fifth mid-year Summit, with key global issues top on the agenda Full text...
AU mid-year Summit dedicated to trade revitalisation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - African leaders due to meet in Nairobi on Sunday, will focus on revitalising continental trade, which is the theme of the year Full text...
African Union mid-year Summit set to explore economic growth revival
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The African Union is ready to hold its mid-year management Summit in Nairobi on 16 July, focused on reviving economic growth on the continent, the AU said on Wednesday Full text...
Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council praises role played by Congolese President and Chairperson of AU in reconciliation in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has paid tribute to the role played by Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso in the success of the reconciliation project and the achievement of peace and stability in all regions of Libya Full text...
Libya, AU take practical steps to hold reconciliation conference
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah Al-Lafi, Tuesday reviewed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo Brazzaville, Jean-Claude Gakosso, the latest developments in the Libyan national reconciliation project and the practical steps for convening the inclusive National Reconciliation Conference Full text...
'De-risking capital is key to scaling up development finance,' Adesina tells OPEC Fund forum
Vienna, Austria (PANA) - Global development financiers who attended this year’s Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund’s forum in Vienna, Austria, have pledged a strong commitment to remodel their investments to support green projects at scale Full text...
Human rights for all, still ‘work in progress’ warns UN rights chief
Vienna Austria (PANA) - The full realisation of human rights for all is a “work in progress”, and the world must now adapt and update its thinking to respond to current “dramatic rollbacks”, the UN human rights chief said on Tuesday, marking the 30th anniversary of both his office and the global agreement that created it Full text...
Diplomatic adviser to Chairman of African Union calls on President of Transition in Mali
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The President of Mali's Transition, Colonel Assimi Goïta received here Monday the former Prime Minister of the Comoros and diplomatic adviser to the Comorian President, Hamada Madi, an official source told PANA Full text...
US strongly condemns Al-Shabaab's attack on AU peacekeepers in Somalia
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has strongly condemned Friday's attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan peacekeeping forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia Full text...
Libyan Minister for Youth calls for review of certain provisions of the African Youth Charter
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister for Youth in the Government of National Unity, Fathallah Al-Zani, expressed his support for the efforts of the African Union Youth Envoy, Chidu Cleopatra Mbemba, to review certain provisions of the African Youth Charter Full text...