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The Ultimate World Cup Team Overperformance: Cameroon in 1990

Soccer’s most esteemed competition is laden with heroic underdog stories.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets

Kenyan smallholder farmers are reducing post-harvest losses and accessing global export markets through a pay-per-use solar cold storage model pioneered by Nairobi-based company SoKo Fresh

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

The Conversation · Jun 15

Vedanta Iron & Steel shares list at Rs 22 on BSE as mega demerger concludes

Vedanta Iron & Steel debuted on the BSE at Rs 22 and NSE at Rs 20 on Monday as part of Vedanta's demerger plan. The company, with operations in India and Africa, focuses on iron ore and steel production. Its market capitalization at debut was approximately Rs 7,821 crore.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

Somaliland president makes 'historic' visit to Israel

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway African state.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 14

The project nurturing West Africa's new generation of women filmmakers

Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 14

Vinicius Jr is Brazil’s cheat code but Morocco show what’s missing under Carlo Ancelotti

Brazil 1-1 Morocco: The Real Madrid winger salvaged a point for the five-time World Cup winners after surviving an early scare from African champions Morocco

The Independent UK · Jun 14

World Cup 2026: Saibari and Vinicius spark draw in Group C drama

Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their Group C opener at MetLife stadium. Saibari's early lob gave Morocco the lead, but Vinicius Junior's sublime finish levelled the match before half-time. Both sides traded chances in a tense second half, neither able to break the deadlock. Read our blog to see…

France 24 · Jun 13

Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free FIFA World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

A Seattle youth soccer group returned World Cup tickets after a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S. Ali Abdulla, leader of the African Youth Sports Academy, felt betrayed by the U.S. action. His organization decided to forgo the tickets to show solidarity with the referee. The tickets were…

The Economic Times · Jun 13