Africa
South Africa only on standby, not new WAFCON host: Minister
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has dismissed reports suggesting that the country has been confirmed as the new host of the 2026...
South Africa to host WAFCON 2026 after Morocco’s withdrawal
South Africa have moved to step in as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging...
Tyla wins best African music performance at 2026 Grammys
South African singer, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and...
South Africa orders Israel’s top diplomat to leave within 72 hours
South Africa has declared Israel’s top diplomat in the country “persona non grata”, and given him 72 hours to leave, the foreign ministry said...
Senegal coach calls for end to fundraisers in his name
Senegal coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, has urged fans to stop organising fundraisers in his name following sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football...
