South Africa play Czechia, seek first World Cup win after Mexico defeat
After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.

Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya
Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres,…
Nigeria 2027: Obi and Kwankwaso have found a party. Can their followers share it?
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso could give Nigeria’s opposition its strongest route to a competitive 2027 election. But first, they…
China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran
China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran.
Inside Canada’s ‘troubling’ shift on migrant, refugee rights
Experts say Canada 'closing the doors' as socioeconomic issues upend decades-long consensus on immigration.
Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf
First African nation to host the global oceans conference defends deportations, saying it 'recognises only one China'.
Pro-Palestine solidarity on display at the 2026 World Cup
Fans from Algeria to Bosnia are making sure the Palestinian cause gets attention during the World Cup.

Fear of Ebola keeps pregnant women away from hospitals in DR Congo
Health professionals warn that avoiding medical care could have serious consequences for mothers and their babies.

Rwanda stepping up precautions against Ebola, health minister says
“The spread of this current outbreak came as a surprise,” says Rwandan health minister Sabin Nsanzimana about the current Ebola…

Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Floyd Mayweather faces theft charges for using bad cheque to buy a watch
Boxing legend allegedly wrote the cheque on New Year's Eve 2024 and could face up to 20 years in jail…

Leader of South Africa’s second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.