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2026 WCQ: Results of all African matches played on Tuesday
The results of Match Day 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the African zone, played on Tuesday, have been confirmed. Nigeria defeated the Benin Republic 4-0 in Uyo to qualify for the playoffs, thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen (3) and...
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Gabon president’s party secures parliamentary majority
KIGALI, Rwanda The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) party of Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema won 102 out of 145 parliamentary seats after the country’s recent first and second round of legislative elections, according to results published...
Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct shipping corridors to strengthen East Africa trade links
Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to explore new avenues for boosting bilateral trade by developing maritime-linked corridors between Karachi Port and key East African ports. The initiative seeks to reduce shipping costs, improve delivery times, and...
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Remembering Mama Africa: struggle of fearless singer Miriam Makeba told in daring dance drama
“You speak about Miriam Makeba in South Africa and it’s like speaking about a queen,” says Alesandra Seutin. The legendary singer Makeba was known as Mama Africa, and the Empress of African Song; but she also hung out in Greenwich Village with...
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South Africa book their spot at the Fifa World Cup
It’s been just short of a quarter century since Bafana Bafana qualified for a Fifa World Cup, but in 2025, led by coach Hugo Broos they’ve finally made South Africa proud again as the side beat Rwanda 3-0 in their qualifier match on Tuesday to...
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South Africa pip Nigeria to World Cup qualification
South Africa will return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, after narrowly claiming top spot in their qualifying group ahead of Nigeria and Benin with a 3-0 win over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on...
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Rwanda eyes bigger share of Africa’s $4trn service market under AfCFTA
According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government has developed the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and its Green Supplement, both of which prioritise service exports as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable...
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Shenmo Ghana to participate in second African Shenmo Cup in Rwanda
By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct 14, GNA -Shenmo Ghana, will from October 18 to 19 participate in the upcoming second African Shenmo Cup, a prestigious Pan African international abacus mental math competition and cultural exchange. The competition,...
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Osimhen’s five-star performance earns Super Eagles Africa’s playoff ticket
S’Africa qualify for Mundial Victor Osimhen was the hero, yesterday, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, as Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 4-0 to qualify for the African playoff for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria needed to beat Benin Republic and...
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Nigeria secure spot in World Cup play-offs, South Africa qualify for the first time since 2010
Nigeria missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup but have secured a spot in play-offs via a second-place finish in Group C. A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and another goal from Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria a comfortable 4-0 win over...
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Paradigm Tower Ventures boosts Rwanda’s digital future with IHS acquisition
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Andile Ngcaba, founder and chairman of Convergence Partners/HANDOUT Rwanda’s ambition to expand affordable and high-quality digital connectivity has received a major boost after Paradigm Tower Ventures (Paradigm) acquired IHS Rwanda Limited from...
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Laduuuuuuuuuuuuuuma! Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0
Despite uncertainty heading into their final 2026 World Cup qualifying game, Bafana Bafana did what they needed to do to qualify by beating Rwanda 3-0. First-half goals from midfielder Thalente Mbatha and winger Oswin Appollis had the South...
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South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff
JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top their qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games....
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African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths
CAPE TOWN :Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 at home in Abidjan to finish...
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South Africa and Qatar Secure Spots for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The national teams of South Africa and Qatar have officially secured spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning half of the tournament’s future participants are set. The final tournament will feature 48 teams, and already 24 of them are confirmed...
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South Africa returns to World Cup after 16 years; Senegal and Ivory Coast punch tickets
South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the 1st time since 2010, when they hosted the tournament, after romping to a 3-0 win over Rwanda, in their last Group C match played in Nelspruit on Tuesday evening. Two first-half goals from...
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UNGA 2025: For Africa, Reparations Must Start with Housing
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When African leaders renewed their collective call for apologies and restitution at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, it reignited a conversation that goes far beyond financial justice. For millions of Africans in the diaspora, reparations...
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South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup
South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal were the most impressive winners, hammering Mauritania 4-0, while Ivory Coast beat...
Ivory Coast, Senegal, South Africa Qualify For 2026 World Cup
South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal were the most impressive winners, hammering Mauritania 4-0, while Ivory Coast beat...
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Beautiful Bafana! Heroic South Africans can pack their bags for the World Cup
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In the province of the rising sun, Bafana Bafana rose from the ashes in breathtaking style to secure qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in one of those ‘I was there’ moments that is going to live in memory for a long time. The names of...
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