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Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history
DR Congo's run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport's greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.
Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president
Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.
Flooding hits Ghana’s capital killing 13 people – with another storm forecast
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.
Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.