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US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.

South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon

Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the explosive claims are "receiving the highest priority attention"

These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder declares on 367 not out, passing up the opportunity to break Brian Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings.

Dr Fortune Gomo, who was originally from Zimbabwe, was pronounced dead at the scene on the city's South Road.

JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.