Tag: Africa
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South Africa midfielder Zwane handed three-match World Cup ban
ATLANTA, June 17 : South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has had his suspension after being sent off in the World Cup opener against Mexico last Thursday extended to a three-match ban, FIFA said on Wednesday.Zwane was dismissed for striking defender Roberto Alvarado’s face late in the game, which Mexico won 2-
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World Cup 2026: Africa’s new era takes shape
From Cape Verde’s debut to DR Congo’s return, Africa’s expanded presence at the 2026 World Cup brings new stories and renewed expectations of success.
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Over 2,700 migrants leave South Africa in one week
Thousands of Malawians stranded in makeshift camps are being bussed home as South Africa accelerates deportations. A June 30 deadline set by anti‑migrant groups has prompted African governments to evacuate citizens.
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South Africa’s anti-migrant protests: Intimidation and fear as deadline for foreigners to leave looms
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
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Czechs and South Africa under pressure after opening losses
ATLANTA, June 16 : Defeat in their opening Group A games leaves the Czech Republic and South Africa playing catch-up when they meet in Atlanta on Thursday, and both sides need a vastly improved performance in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.South Africa had the privilege of playing in the World Cup
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South Africa seek to silence critics against Czech Republic
June 16 : After South Africa’s jubilation at a first World Cup finals in 16 years turned sour with a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico, winger Thapelo Maseko says they must invoke the spirit of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to get back on track.While the result against Mexico in the tournament opener was…
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Sigh of relief in Africa as the Strait of Hormuz ‘reopens’
A potential US-Iran agreement could lower energy-, fertilizer- and food prices in Africa if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. Oil exporters such as Nigeria and Angola might have to cope with less revenue, experts say.
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Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
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Cape Verde: What you need to know about the World Cup debutants who stunned Spain
From a LinkedIn-recruited defender to a 40-year-old star goalkeeper, here’s what to know about the team from the African island nation that held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut.
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South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness
Abdullah Ibrahim, the internationally acclaimed South African jazz pianist and composer, has died at the age of 91 in Germany after a brief illness, his family said.
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