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'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw

Tue, 16/06/2026 - 01:01
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut

Mon, 15/06/2026 - 22:15
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Empty seat at World Cup for French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria

Mon, 15/06/2026 - 18:45
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream

Sun, 14/06/2026 - 09:41
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

Fri, 12/06/2026 - 12:52
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:27
Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 12:26
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 10:53
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?
Categories: Africa, Afrique

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 10:53
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 17:09
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 17:09
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 17:08
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Ghanaian women defy odds to get Cambridge degrees

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 15:36
Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master's qualifications in the UK.

What happened and why?

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 11:30
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 07:15
The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 07:15
The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 01:00
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors

Sun, 07/06/2026 - 18:55
Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

Sun, 07/06/2026 - 01:25
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger Yohanna

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 20:25
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

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