These are bad times for democracy. Strongmen, from Vladimir Putin in Russia to Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, are flexing their muscles. In America and India democratically elected leaders are ...

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ...

CAPE TOWN, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Morocco will host Africa’s four-team World Cup playoffs next month which offer the possibility of an additional place at next year’s finals in North America, the ...

A bust of Paul Kruger stands at one of the gates to the national park that bears his name [Corbis via Getty Images] South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park could become known by a new name if ...

Youth revolts from Morocco to Madagascar highlight public-service shortfalls on the continent, as the IMF and World Bank hold their annual week-long meetings. With US Congress out and the federal ...

Cape Verde will play a crucial match tomorrow, Wednesday, against Libya as part of the penultimate ninth matchday in Group D of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The "Blue Sharks" are ...

CAPE TOWN, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Africa’s group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup conclude over the next week, providing seven more finalists for the tournament in North America. With two rounds of group ...

South Africa’s U20 side (Amajita) secured spot in the 2025 FIFA U20 World cup knockout stage after edging the United States 2 - 1 in their final Group E clash at Estadio El Teniente Chile on Sunday.

Rob the Ranger captures a breathtaking sunset over Mara Ripoi Camp—pure African magic. Woman breaks silence after viral post labels her Olive Garden waitress using breadsticks for revenge on diners ...

Africa’s labor force will almost double by 2050 and the continent urgently needs large-scale job creation to meet the demands of young people whose frustrations have already sparked Gen-Z protests.

The demonstrations have been fueled by growing anger over heavy spending on preparations for FIFA’s 2030 men’s World Cup, rather than on public services. (C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) U.S. Soccer ...

© Robert Hradil/Getty ImagesMohamed Salah of Egypt looks on during the International Friendly between Portugal and Egypt. Chasing a spot at the 2026 World Cup in the ...