Burkina Faso Announce Gabon Friendly

The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) announced on Monday that the Stallions are set to play a friendly match against Gabon – co-host nation of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations - in Nice, France on September 7.

2012 AFCON Qualifying Preview: Algeria - Tanzania

The 2010 World Cup participants are not in good shape. In fact, ever since they beat Egypt in Sudan, it’s all been downhill for the Desert Foxes. Prior to their 2-1 loss to Gabon in a recent friendly, they had only scored one measly goal in their last seven games.

Dipsy's delight at Botswana's beginning

After a fantastic start to the qualifying campaign for Equatorial Guinea/Gabon 2012, Diphetogo ‘Dipsy’ Selolwane speaks to FIFA.com about his feelings on Botswana topping the early Group K table.

African Debate: Can Kenya Qualify For The 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Finals In Gabon And Equatorial Guinea?

Most Kenyans will consider it a crime against the football loving nation if Harambee Stars, with the galaxy of stars currently in their ranks, fail to clinch the top spot in Group J.

Gabon's Sogara Refinery Aims to Narrow Losses, Boost Petroleum Output

Societe Gabonaise de Raffinage, Gabon ’s sole oil refinery, is aiming to narrow its deficit and expand production to meet growing demand, the general manager said.

Energy explorer Tullow Oil expands in east Africa

Anglo-Irish energy firm Tullow Oil said Thursday it would buy a 50-percent stake in six exploration licences in Kenya and Ethiopia, expanding its reach in east Africa.

Jonah Goldberg: China wealthy? That's rich

It was big news around the world: China has "overtaken" Japan as the world's second-richest economy. Except, well, it's not really news, it's not really big, and it's not entirely true.

MLS to feel the effects of national teams

As the U.S. season comes to a crucial juncture, several players will leave their league clubs to join national squads for international games in the first week of September. Just when Major League Soccer is approaching the crucial part of the season, with every point important as the 16 teams scramble to be among the eight that will make the playoffs, along come the national teams.

Pressure is on Bafana

Bafana Bafana need to restore their continental pride by qualifying for the 2012 AFCON to be staged in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Tullow buys 50% interest in licences

DUBLIN AND London-listed group Tullow Oil has acquired a 50 per cent interest in a number of licences covering the east African rift basins of Kenya and Ethiopia, an area of 97,000sq km.