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African (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table
Will Mohamed Salah, Andre Onana, and other Premier League stars be at the 2026 World Cup in North America? Their road to the tournament is here.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports.NBC News - 2h -
Cameroon held to shock draw by Eswatini in World Cup qualifying
Minnows Eswatini hold Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Tunisia continue their unbeaten start.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship
The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - 4d -
Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders
Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump admin. expels South African ambassador, accuses him "race-baiting"
Marco Rubio declared South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and accused him of being a "race-baiting politician who hates America."CBS News - 3d -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
"The Dish": Chef Eric Adjepong on his new restaurant and sharing West African cuisine
"Top Chef" alum Eric Adjepong is taking on new roles as a restaurant owner and cookbook author. In an exclusive interview for "The Dish," the rising chef shares his journey and passion for bringing ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Rubio declares South African ambassador to US 'persona non grata' over Trump comments
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool “persona non grata” and accused the diplomat of being a “race-baiting politician” over his recent ...The Hill - 5d -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - 6d -
African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City
Omar Marmoush scored for Manchester City in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton at the weekend, then said he was confident of a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.A ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum
This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order offering Afrikaners refugee status.BBC News - 1d -
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - 18h -
Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
US declares South African ambassador ‘persona non grata’
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lectureFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.The New York Times - 5d -
South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".BBC News - 5d -
150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000ABC News - 2d -
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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'
Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.BBC News - 1d -
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An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World’s Centrists
As President Trump’s “shock and awe” policies radiate around the world, they are galvanizing support for moderate leaders and unifying Europe.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Ester Ledecka makes more Alpine skiing, snowboarding history at World Championships
Ester Ledecka won gold at snowboarding worlds, one month after a bronze at Alpine skiing worlds.Yahoo Sports - 55m -
The 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame released this week the 12 finalists for induction into the esteemed list of impactful games.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
Weston and Stoecker win silver at skeleton Worlds
Great Britain duo Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker win team silver at the skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, USA.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Saintfiet aims to 'write World Cup history' with Mali
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers
Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Scotland upset champions at women's Worlds - watch on BBC
Scotland open with victory over defending champions Canada at the World Women's Curling Championship in South Korea.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Scotland suffer double defeat at curling Worlds
Scotland fell to two narrow defeats on their second day of competition at the World Women's Curling Championships in South Korea.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
O'Rourke sisters lose World Championship finals
The O'Rourke sisters Lisa and Aoife have to be content with silver medals after losing their finals at the Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Messi out of Argentina's next World Cup qualifiers
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers.BBC News - 2d -
'World's ugliest animal' is New Zealand's fish of the year
Known as the world's ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback.BBC News - 1d -
One country is celebrating the 'world's ugliest animal'
The blobfish, a deep-sea creature that has been described as the world’s ugliest animal, was named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year.NBC News - 1d -
The world’s lowest interest rate no longer belongs to Japan
The world’s lowest interest rate is longer Japan but Switzerland after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by a quarter-point.MarketWatch - 8h -
Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault
A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.BBC News - 2d
