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All the latest from Southern African countries: politics, economy, culture, society, and sports. This section gathers content focused on this key region of the continent.
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World Cup 2026: American Tori Penso officiates Czech Republic – South Africa
Just a few days before a decisive match in Group A, FIFA has appointed American Tori Penso to referee the encounter between the Czech Republic and South Africa.… -
South Africa: Ime Okon refuses to panic after the setback against Mexico
Beaten by Mexico (2-0) in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the Bafana Bafana want to bounce back quickly. Despite the disappointment, defender Ime Okon assures… -
CDM 2026: Jérôme Boateng harshly criticizes South Africa after their defeat against Mexico.
Beaten 2-0 by Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, South Africa has faced strong criticism. Analyst for beIN Sports, Jérôme Boateng notably pointed out… -
World Cup 2026: the official line-ups of Mexico – South Africa
The 2026 World Cup kicked off this Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The official lineups for both teams have been announced. The 2026… -
Kemi Seba: the Pretoria court postpones its decision on his bail application.
The South African justice system has postponed its decision regarding the bail application of activist Kemi Seba to June 18. According to information from the hearing on Monday,… -
South Africa: in response to xenophobic tensions, Ramaphosa announces a tightening of immigration policies.
Cyril Ramaphosa announced a tightening of measures against irregular immigration in South Africa, following several weeks of tensions and violence targeting foreign nationals. The South African president promises… -
Mozambique: the bishop of Quelimane, Mgr Osório Citora Afonso, shot at point-blank range at his home
Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, of Quelimane and apostolic administrator of Beira, was found shot dead on Saturday morning at his home in central Mozambique. Authorities have opened an… -
Kemi Séba case: beyond the rumors, what really needs to be understood about Monday’s hearing.
The scheduled appearance this Monday, April 20, 2026, in South Africa opens the first judicial step regarding Kemi Seba, without prejudging the merits of the case against him… -
“CR7 is better than Messi”, Fashion Sakala ahead of Zambia – Argentina
On the eve of the friendly clash against Argentina, Zambian captain Fashion Sakala gave his verdict on the eternal rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, openly expressing… -
CAN 2027: Lesotho and South Sudan qualify, total suspense over the last remaining spots.
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final… -
Tems surpasses Tyla on Spotify.
With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer… -
Angola is ready to double Éric Chelle’s salary to lure him away to Nigeria.
Seduced by the journey and the style of the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Angolan Football Federation wants to lure the Malian coach… -
The United States and South Africa agree on the Afrikaners’ welcome program.
Washington and Pretoria have reached a discreet compromise to continue pursuing a controversial U.S. program to admit South African Afrikaners as refugees, despite persistent disagreements between the two… -
CAN 2025: Mozambique galvanized by a big bonus ahead of the clash with Nigeria.
On the eve of their Round of 16 clash with Nigeria, the Mozambican national team advances buoyed by the confidence of its president, who has promised an exceptional… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt, Benin, Nigeria, the schedule for this Monday
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Monday with two big clashes on the schedule: Egypt – Benin, Nigeria – Mozambique. The… -
CAN 2025: Six teams already eliminated
The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already delivered its verdict for several nations, with six teams officially eliminated from the… -
“”A historic success”, Gernot Rohr after Benin 1-0 Botswana”
Gernot Rohr reacted to the Cheetahs’ victory over Botswana’s Zebras (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of AFCON 2025. And the Benin coach congratulated his players on… -
CAN 2025: Benin tames Botswana and bounces back
With a goal from Yohan Roche in the first half, Benin edged Botswana (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A… -
AFCON 2025: Benin’s official lineups vs Botswana
Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match on the second matchday of Group D of… -
AFCON 2025: Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda to referee Benin vs Botswana
Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the Benin vs Botswana match this Saturday, as part of the second matchday of Group D at the 2025 Africa… -
AFCON 2025: Botswana’s coach expects a tough match against Benin
Morena Ramoreboli spoke to the press on Friday, on the eve of the match against Benin in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. And… -
AFCON 2025 – Benin vs Botswana: Gernot Rohr optimistic but cautious
Gernot Rohr held a press conference on Friday on the eve of the match against Botswana in the second day of Group D at CAN 2025. And the… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt, the first to qualify for the Round of 16.
With Mohamed Salah’s penalty, Egypt took the lead over South Africa (1-0) this Friday on the second matchday of Group B at AFCON 2025. A precious victory that… -
CAN 2025: Angola and Zimbabwe draw
Angola and Zimbabwe squared off this Friday in Marrakech, on the second matchday of Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two teams finished level… -
AFCON 2025: Morocco, Mali, Egypt, Friday’s schedule
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Friday in Morocco with four major fixtures spread across Groups A and B. From Angola to Morocco, via Egypt and… -
CAN 2025: Senegal crushes Botswana in the opener
With a brace from Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup… -
CAN 2025: South Africa get off to a good start against Angola
With goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster, South Africa dominated Angola (2-1) on Tuesday in Morocco, as part of the first matchday of the group stage of… -
AFCON 2025: Zambia snatches a draw against Mali
With a Patson Daka goal in stoppage time, Zambia snatched a draw against Mali (1-1) on Monday, as part of the opening matchday of AFCON 2025 group stages.… -
AFCON 2025: Hugo Broos reveals his favorites
South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, sees Morocco’s Atlas Lions, boosted by their solidity and home advantage, as the strong favorites to win the continental title. South Africa’s coach,… -
AFCON 2025: ahead of DR Congo vs Benin, the Leopards devour Zambia
DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0;…
