Algeria has contacted Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle as a potential manager following their 2026 World Cup exit, as reports of his $100,000 monthly contract renewal are questioned.
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South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a hard-fought victory over Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi scoring early. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's resilience.
A South African court has rejected Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s agreed eight-year plea deal on fraud and corruption charges, with the magistrate proposing a 12-year prison sentence instead.
From the UK's new asylum accommodation charges to a lawsuit over Ghana's alleged secret deportation pact with the US and missing deportees in Venezuela after earthquakes, immigration policies are under scrutiny across continents.
Nigerian MSMEs face mounting pressure from government economic policies, while the administration advances high-value investment talks with Tanzania and Dangote Group in infrastructure and energy.
President Bola Tinubu's push for state police and judicial reforms has drawn both support and concern, with former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba urging safeguards against executive overreach, while regional governors back the administration's agenda.
South Africa faced heightened tensions on June 30, 2026, as citizen-led groups staged nationwide anti-migrant demonstrations, prompting heavy security deployments and prompting many foreign nationals to flee.
Morocco edged the Netherlands on penalties to reach the Round of 16 for the second consecutive World Cup, while Paraguay stunned Germany in a historic shootout. Brazil advanced with a narrow win over Japan, and African teams made waves in the standings.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports the average cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria rose to ₦1,589 per adult per day in April 2026, a 3.12% monthly increase.
Swansea City have accepted an eight-figure bid from Stoke City for midfielder Ethan Galbraith, while Harry Kane prepares to stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.
Nigerians faced sustained energy cost inflation in May 2026, as diesel prices surged 86%, petrol rose 55%, and kerosene climbed 37% year-on-year, deepening economic strain on households and businesses.
Zimbabwe is moving forward with BRICS Bank membership negotiations, finalizing the CAB3 legislative framework, and launching a government-led return plan for citizens abroad.
US and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Doha, though both sides have cast doubt on whether the talks will materialize, with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff leading the American delegation.
A Western Cape police officer is under investigation for allegedly making anti-foreigner remarks during a live broadcast from a police van. Separately, underworld allegations involving Feroz Khan have been raised by Paul O’Sullivan.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has uploaded Peter Obi’s name to the INEC portal ahead of the 2027 elections, while INEC grants access to nine political parties to upload candidate data.
As Nigeria intensifies military operations against jihadists and bandits, concerns emerge over missing troops, defence spending, and alleged profiling of Muslims by security forces.
Nigeria's stock market lost N2.341 trillion in value amid declines in MTN and Unilever shares, while the naira opened at ₦1,379.80 per dollar. The government faces mounting fiscal constraints, turning to private capital for development financing.
South Africa faces heightened tensions as nationwide protests loom, with law enforcement on high alert and community leaders urging peaceful engagement.