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Kenya's 'Soccer Grannies' take to the pitch amid World Cup fever
Although no African teams remain in the World Cup, football fever continues to grip the continent, including among a group of grandmothers in rural Kenya. Across Africa, a growing number of older wome
Nigeria offers clues to new US Africa strategy
The United States earlier this month withdrew most of its troops deployed for a joint counterterrorism operation in northeastern Nigeria . The area has long been a hotbed for the Boko Haram Islamist
How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail
Samburu County, Kenya – A motorbike roars to life, kicking up pale dust in the June heat of northern Kenya. Eroi Lemarkat accelerates along a dirt track after reports of another child who has suddenl
A man suspected of murdering his wife and two children in the UK has appeared in court in South Africa.
Across Africa, the ability to defend borders, monitor territory and protect critical infrastructure remains heavily dependent on foreign suppliers. Turkish dro…
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a "migration management" campaign five w…
Accra, Ghana – For many descendants of enslaved Africans, a formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade is not justice. As calls for reparations gather mo…
Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two …
Jayden Adams died at age 25 after playing in three FIFA World Cup 2026 matches last month for South Africa, the country’s football players union confirmed S…
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to the country's sports ministry on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed a cause of…
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featu…
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa Thousands of Zimbabweans are returning home after xenophobic violence in South Africa, descri…
On July 15, Kenya's High Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling. For years, Rastafarians — whose faith is officially recognised in Kenya — have been seeking…
How did an organisation with government offices, civil servants and a line in Nigeria's national budget turn out to have no legal basis for existing? For much…
