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Esports booms across Africa as youth power a fast-growing market EsportsAfrica’s esports ecosystem is entering a new phase of scale and professionalism, with a young, mobile-first audience pushing rapid market growth and turning tournaments from South Africa to Nigeria and Kenya into major regional events.December 18, 2025 -
Mauritius Esports Regional Summit 2025 positions island as hub for African and Indian Ocean esports EsportsMauritius has become a key meeting point for Africa’s fast-growing esports scene by hosting the Mauritius Esports Regional Summit 2025, bringing together top players, ecosystem leaders and institutions from across the continent and the Indian OceanDecember 8, 2025 -
Rio de Janeiro to host the final of the CBCS Xeque Mate 2025 CS2 tournament at City of Arts this weekend Latin America EsportsThe Brazilian Counter-Strike Championship (CBCS) concludes its 2025 season with a high-stakes final stage at the Cidade das Artes (City of Arts) in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro — reinforcing the city’s growing role as a key eSports hub in Latin AmericaNovember 15, 2025 -
Chengdu All Gamers crowned KPL 2025 champions as finals break global attendance record EsportsThe King Pro League 2025 Grand Finals concluded on 8 November at Beijing’s National Stadium with Chengdu All Gamers lifting the championship trophy. The event made esports history with 62 196 live attendees and a total prize pool of ¥70 million (≈ US$ 9.8 million), setting new benchmarks for mobile gaming worldwideNovember 14, 2025 -
Tundra Esports clinches BLAST Slam IV title in Singapore after a 3, 2 thriller against Team Falcons EsportsThe British organisation Tundra Esports captured the BLAST Slam IV championship in Singapore, defeating Team Falcons 3–2 in a tense grand final and taking home $400 000 from a $1 million prize poolNovember 10, 2025 -
PwC Report Highlights Gaming and Esports as Key Growth Drivers in Africa’s Entertainment Market EsportsAfrica’s gaming and esports industries are becoming central pillars of the continent’s entertainment economy, according to the new “Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029” report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)November 5, 2025 -
Counter-Strike 2 Skin Market Crashes After Update, $2 Billion in Value Lost Overnight EsportsThe in-game economy of Counter-Strike 2 has experienced a major crash after Valve’s latest update introduced a new Trade-Up feature, dramatically impacting the value of rare items such as knives and glovesOctober 28, 2025 -
Nigeria’s FowlPlay Crowned PUBG Mobile Champions at AFROWEST Esports Games 2025 Esports NigeriaThe Nigerian esports team FowlPlay secured a decisive victory in the PUBG Mobile final at the AFROWEST Esports Games 2025, defeating Senegal in a tense and action-packed match that highlighted the growing strength of West African competitive gamingOctober 16, 2025 -
Esports World Cup 2026 Confirms 20 Game Titles Ahead of Global Mega Event EsportsThe Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has confirmed 20 game titles for the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23October 14, 2025 -
Uganda Launches University Esports Championships to Spotlight Emerging Talent Uganda EsportsUganda has hosted its first University Esports Championships in Kampala, giving students from across the country an official platform to showcase their skills in competitive gamingOctober 2, 2025
