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Africa Climate Summit: Leaders call for rich polluters to keep their word

African nations reached a consensus on climate change action as the first Africa Climate Summit drew to a close on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted by President William Ruto, African leaders discussed how to harness the continent's potential to tackle global warming.

France 24 · Sep 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa's hopes lie with South Africa and Namibia, for now

Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men’s Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa (ranked 2nd in the world) and underdogs Namibia (ranked 21st). What are their chances and what is the state of…

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023

South Africa vs Scotland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa kick-off their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023

West African leaders activate standby force to put pressure on junta in Niger

Ecowas says force is a last resort and would prefer diplomatic means of reinstating President Bazoum after army coup

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Football world cup: African women make their mark, against all odds

Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco booked their places in the round of 16 of the women’s football World Cup, as Germany, Brazil and Canada packed their bags to head home at the conclusion of the group stages on 3 August 2023. That’s three of the top 10 teams from the…

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023

Will Ghana’s gas gamble perpetuate a cycle of fossil-fuel related debt?

West African country is enduring hard times – and critics say plan to import liquefied natural gas will only make things worse

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Africa’s top cyclist Biniam Girmay ‘denied UK visa’ for Glasgow worlds

The Eritrean was among the favourites for the men’s elite road race in Glasgow but has withdrawn after the Home Office reportedly denied him an entry visa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

South Africa's new Marriage Bill raises many thorny issues - a balancing act is needed

South Africa is changing its marriage law to recognise all types of intimate partnerships – irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or religious, cultural and other beliefs.

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023

Russia-Africa Summit: five things African leaders must achieve

The second Russia-Africa Summit takes place in St Petersburg on 27-28 July. This comes at a time of a major geopolitical shift, which African leaders may see as offering beneficial opportunities.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football

Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women’s World Cup.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023