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South Africa prepares match against Sweden in New Zealand

South Africa beat Costa Rica 2-0 in a friendly match at Christchurch over the weekend preparing the way for their Group G opener against Sweden on Sunday

Egypt: building collapses in Cairo killing 9 people

A five-storey building collapsed in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Monday, killing at least nine people, authorities said, as rescuers dig through the rubble.

Historic Ethiopian cabaret club saved from demolition

The last of 17 historic venues known as Azmari Bets, the Ethiopian cabaret club Fendika has been saved from demolition in Addis Ababa.

Newlywed couple shot dead in Cameroon attack

The victims, identified as Simplice Lontsi Tsomene, 37, and his wife Hélène Raisa Tanga, 25, were known as loving parents to three children and were also the proud owners of a phone shop.

Libya: Migrants left without water, food rescued in border with Tunisia

"When they finished, they put us in the desert. They shot at us: "Go to Libya, go to Libya, we'll kill you. That's when we met the Libyan police, they gave us water, they put us in the car to send us here. And from that day on, the Libyan police starte...

Zambia: economic growth set to slow in 2023

After becoming the first country in Africa to default on its sovereign debt in 2020, Zambia has finally completed a long-delayed debt restructuring plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Hundreds of Wagner fighters arrive in Central Africa: Russian security group

"Another aircraft has arrived in Bangui with instructors to work in the Central African Republic.

Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ pastor in trafficking case

Gilbert Deya, a former stonemason who moved to London in the 1990s, was accused of stealing five children between 1999 and 2004.

Africa takes the stage: Women’s World Cup Kickoff, July 20

Morocco, Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa will defend the colours of the continent during the 2023 FIFA World Cup. First match on Friday July 21 with the entry into the running of Nigeria against Canada for this 9th women's world cup of football.

Sudan conflict: children under increasing threat

One in every two children in Sudan in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, according to UNICEF report.