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Can Renard revive Tunisia's World Cup campaign?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:47
Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive their 2026 World Cup campaign after a disastrous start which saw Sabri Lamouchi sacked after one match.

Can Renard revive Tunisia's World Cup campaign?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:47
Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive their 2026 World Cup campaign after a disastrous start which saw Sabri Lamouchi sacked after one match.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:03
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ivory Coast's Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 20:13
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for their next World Cup game after earlier being denied entry.
Categories: Africa

Ivory Coast's Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 20:13
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for their next World Cup game after earlier being denied entry.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ivory Coast's Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 20:13
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for their next World Cup game after earlier being denied entry.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 19:42
Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.

Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 19:42
Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 19:42
Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.

Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 19:42
Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:02
Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.

The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:02
Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa'

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:02
Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:41
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:41
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:41
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:41
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:39
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:35
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 10:30
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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