The initiative is to shift focus from natural resource extraction to long-term human capital development in other sectors such as sports.

FIFA approved prize fund of $655M. The Winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States will receive $50M a +19% increase from $42M in the previous edition (FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022) and 50% total increase overall in Prize Money.

Ghana’s ambitions to become a West African powerhouse in American football have taken a significant leap. This milestone was shaped largely by the leadership of its Vice President, Brian Asamoah II.

NBA provided winners with financial support and the opportunity to join the Carnegie Mellon University Africa 12-Month Business Incubation program. See all prize winners.

The National Sports Commission of Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council to host the 2031 African Games. This signals Nigeria's ambition to once again welcome Africa’s premier multisport event nearly 25 years after successfully hosting the 2003 edition.

Discussions over a Formula 1 grand prix being held in Rwanda in 2029 are ongoing, according to the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Jean-Guy K. Afrika.

Global streaming company Netflix magazine-style show will run for AFCON 2025 from 22nd December - Jan 19th. Offering viewers match highlights from previous day's games.

The fund is designed to develop infrastructure across the country from tracks and stadia to multi-purpose sports facilities, a move that will improve local sporting ecosystems and enhance facilities.

The three-year partnership will see the global sports brand become the official technical sponsor of South Africa’s national football teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The partnership brings access to Samsung’s latest consumer electronics, which will enhance training facilities, and put the very best communication devices such as Galaxy devices.

Casa Région Sport will gradually replace Sonagres and Casa Events in managing the region's major stadiums, including the Stade Mohammed V Complex, the Larbi Zaouli Stadium and the future Hassan II Stadium which is currently under construction.

E1 Series - the world’s first all-electric boat-race championship, has officially confirmed its return to Lagos, Nigeria, for the 2026 season. The 2026 season is expected to further solidify E1’s global footprint and positioning Lagos as a key stop on the world racing map.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the prize for this year's winner of the AFCON 2025, hosted by Morocco (from Dec. 21 to Jan. 18), has been raised to $10 million.

Four PFL Africa Champions will be crowned across the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, and Bantamweight divisions.

The African startup that fused fantasy sports with pop culture announced its closure after four years in operation. Founder Fola Folowosele announced earlier this week ending a venture that began with the support from Techstars. Beşiktaş J.K Professional Footballer Wilfred Ndidi who was also an investor.

This will grant the ESPN Africa english-language rights across Sub-Saharan Africa until 2029 for distribution on ESPN pay television services.

The expansion is part of the brand’s latest UCC (Uncommonly Common Concept) experience to the Western Cape.

South Africa could be the first African country to host the Olympic Games in Africa.

Uganda Stadium Project Secures $36.4m Afreximbank Financing via Egypt’s SAMCO. Akii Bua Stadium is expected to host some of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games which Government of Uganda is co-hosting with its East African neighbours Government of Kenya and Government of Tanzania in a joint bid.

SA Rugby joins as 6th investor in the league. Current investors include Italian, Irish, Welsh, Scottish Rugby Unions and Private Equity Company CVC Partners