Sierra Leone drops treason charges against ex-president Koroma/in /by
Sierra Leone has dropped treason charges against former president Ernest Bai Koroma, officials said Tuesday, for his alleged role in what authorities called an attempted 2023 coup.
Virtual reality brings World Cup experience to fans without tickets/in /by
With demand for World Cup tickets continuing to outstrip supply, immersive viewing technology is emerging as a new way for fans to experience football's biggest stage—without ever stepping inside the stadium.
UN warns terrorist threat Is spreading across west Africa and the sahel/in /by
The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle both the security threats and the underlying causes of conflict.
Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final/in /by
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt.
French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final/in /by
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
Iran strikes US bases as Trump vows to reinstate sea blockade/in /by
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
South African court pushes Kemi Seba extradition case to August 11/in /by
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody after a South African court postponed proceedings in his extradition case until August 11. Benin is seeking his extradition over allegations of incitement to rebellion following the failed coup attempt of December 2025.
Senegal soccer chief blames coach’s salary demand for World Cup exit/in /by
The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday that toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay rise
Macky Sall returns to Dakar seeking support for UN bid/in /by
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the first time since leaving power, as he seeks Dakar’s support for his candidacy to become United Nations secretary-general.
Kenyan grandmothers find health, friendship and purpose through football/in /by
For these women, football is about far more than the final score. It is helping them stay healthy, reduce isolation and build confidence—showing that it's never too late to embrace sport and that ageing can be active, joyful and full of new possibilities