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Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup /in /by

The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup /in /by

The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Uganda suspends school trips after 20 pupils die in bus crash /in /by

Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.

Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory – photocopies banned /in /by

Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.

‘Moment of joy’ as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient /in /by

The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.

Children among dead at Algeria foster care home blaze – president /in /by

Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight fire, the authorities say.

New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forest /in /by

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa /in /by

The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.

From former ‘street kid’ key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry /in /by

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup /in /by

Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.