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Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.

The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.