Flooding hits Ghana’s capital killing 13 people – with another storm forecast
At least 13 people have died in Ghana’s capital, Accra, after torrential rain resulted in severe flooding, according to the…
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in…
Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
If the expanded World Cup format turned out to be an opportunity for Africa, the opposite applies to Asia. From…
Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
One of South Africa’s most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, police say. Suspended deputy crime…
Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend ‘unexpected’ draw
Austria boss Ralf Rangnick said it was “mad” to suggest there was any agreement in place to engineer a scripted…
Uganda’s leading media outlets shut down by army chief
Uganda’s leading independent media group says it is under “military siege” after the army chief – who is the son…
South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest
South Africa have made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, yet arguably…
Salah an injury doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.…
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
Burkina Faso’s military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.…
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
Much credit for Cape Verde’s performances must go to coach Bubista, a former international himself who has been in charge…