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Ramaphosa defends South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions

Jun 21, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to blame migrants for the country's challenges, warning against attempts to exploit public frustrations amid a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.

Ghana's Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Jun 21, 2026

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.

Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 sub-Saharan migrants in 'voluntary return'

Jun 21, 2026

Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called "voluntary return" initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia's national guard said.

Rwanda stepping up precautions against Ebola, health minister says

Jun 21, 2026

“The spread of this current outbreak came as a surprise,” says Rwandan health minister Sabin Nsanzimana about the current Ebola epidemic in the DRC. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 808 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, including 192 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

DRC: Ebola recoveries bring hope to fight against outbreak

Jun 21, 2026

Seven people said to have recovered from Ebola were released from a treatment centre in DR Congo on Tuesday, according to local health officials from the humanitarian organization Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

South Africa's DA drops ex-leader Steenhuisen from cabinet

Jun 21, 2026

South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the cabinet months before local elections

Government of Equatorial Guinea submits collective resignation

Jun 21, 2026

The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet its targets.

DR Congo fans celebrate draw against Portugal despite Ebola fears

Jun 21, 2026

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national soccer team made history at the World Cup by earning a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Wednesday.

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi barred from Canada World Cup game amid match-fixing probe

Jun 21, 2026

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 with late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi

Jun 21, 2026

Ghana fans celebrated their team’s winning World Cup start on Thursday after their 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. A late goal from Caleb Yerenkyi secured the Blacks Stars’ spot at the top of Group L alongside England.

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