Egypt 🇪🇬 reached the 2026 World Cup last 16 after beating Australia 🇦🇺 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Emam Ashour gave Egypt an early lead before an own goal by Mohamed Hany made it level.

Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 is not backing down as they prepare to face defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The African nation believes it has what it takes to challenge one of football's strongest teams and continue its remarkable debut World Cup campaign.

In Egypt 🇪🇬, fans have gathered at the Egyptian Fan Zone in the New Administrative Capital to support their national team as it takes on Australia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After an impressive group stage, supporters are hoping Egypt can continue its historic run.

Nigeria's capital 🇳🇬, Abuja, is moving ahead with the $1.5 billion Abuja City Walk project, a major mixed-use development along the Airport Expressway.

Kenya is building the Kenyatta Avenue–Upper Hill Viaduct in Nairobi to reduce traffic congestion between the Central Business District. The project has reached the superstructure stage after completing the piers and pier caps, with construction estimated to be about 48% to 60% complete.

South Africa 🇿🇦 has firmly rejected calls to pay compensation to Nigerian nationals 🇳🇬 who left properties behind during recent anti-immigration protests. Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the government will not make any compensation payments.

A group of 273 Ugandans 🇺🇬 returned home from South Africa under the government's voluntary repatriation programme. The group included 255 adults and 18 infants, who arrived safely at Entebbe International Airport.

South Africa 🇿🇦 has introduced stricter border rules requiring all travellers entering or leaving the country to complete a mandatory online declaration within 24 hours before travel. The requirement applies to travel by air, land, sea, and rail.

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is planning a major expansion of his investments in Tanzania 🇹🇿 after high level talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The proposed projects include power generation, fertiliser production, transport infrastructure, ports, and a special trade zone.

Mali 🇲🇱 and Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 have officially informed the UN Secretary-General that they are leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC), following Niger 🇳🇪.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩 is set to launch its first stock exchange in 2027. The new Kinshasa exchange will support trading in both the Congolese franc and the US dollar.

A major diplomatic row has erupted between Ghana 🇬🇭 and South Africa 🇿🇦 following after a Ghanaian man was shot dead in Cape Town. Bashiru Isak, 40, a tailor who had lived in South Africa for about 20 years, was killed in Khayelitsha.

Tanzania became the latest African country to sign a health partnership with the United States under President Donald Trump's America First Global Health Strategy. The US plans to invest more than $1.3 billion in Tanzania's health sector over the next five years, while Tanzania has committed $1.8B.

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 officially inaugurated its third cement factory. President Ibrahim Traoré commissioned the CISINOB plant, which became operational. He stated that since the country produced its own cement, it should be affordable for its citizens.

Ghanaian 🇬🇭 national Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, widely known as Dada Joe Remix, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit wire fraud over a multi-million-dollar romance and inheritance scam.

South Africa's 🇿🇦 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed 36-year-old Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training. Born in the Eastern Cape, Cassim is a senior Democratic Alliance politician and a Muslim South African of Indian descent.

Football being cruel as usual. Here is how the African teams went out. South Africa lost 1-0 to Canada. Stephen Eustáquio scored in stoppage time, ending their run just before extra time. Côte d'Ivoire fell 2-1 to Norway. Erling Haaland struck in the 86th minute after Amad Diallo had tied it up.

Senegal 🇸🇳 suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after leading 2-0. Belgium completed a dramatic comeback with a last-minute penalty in extra time to reach the Round of 16, while Senegal's World Cup journey came to an end.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 has been ranked the world’s most generous country in the 2026 World Giving Report by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The report shows Nigerians give the highest share of their income, about 2.8% on average to charities, religious causes, or people in need.

DR Congo 🇨🇩 are eliminated after a 2-1 loss to England today in Atlanta. They shocked the World Cup with an early lead through Cipenga, but Kane’s brace (75', 86') turned it around.

Niger 🇳🇪 has adopted one of Africa’s toughest anti-corruption laws under its new penal code. The military-led government introduced harsh penalties for embezzling public funds. Anyone convicted of stealing 200 million CFA francs (about $350,000) or more faces life imprisonment.

DR Congo 🇨🇩 iconic superfan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known around the world as Lumumba Vea, has been unable to travel to the United States because of visa problems. He missed DR Congo's group match against Uzbekistan and will also miss the knockout game against England in Atlanta.

Senegal's 🇸🇳 National Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment that gives parliament more power and reduces some of the president's authority. The changes give lawmakers stronger oversight of the budget, natural resources, and investigations.

Senegal's 🇸🇳 National Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment that gives parliament more power and reduces some of the president's authority. The changes give lawmakers stronger oversight of the budget, natural resources, and investigations.

The Nigerian government 🇳🇬 has urged its citizens returning from South Africa to properly document any businesses, vehicles, and other assets they left behind. This follows rising anti-illegal immigration protests and tensions in South Africa that led to voluntary evacuations.

Kenya 🇰🇪 and Morocco 🇲🇦 have agreed to hold joint air force training after high level defence talks. The agreement aims to strengthen military cooperation, improve the skills of both air forces, and increase security collaboration.

Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Norway 🇳🇴 in the Round of 32. Amad Diallo scored, but Erling Haaland's late winner sent Norway into the Round of 16.

Thousands of people marched across South Africa 🇿🇦, calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and action against illegal immigration. Police maintained a strong presence, while the government urged peaceful protests and reminded the public that only the state can enforce immigration laws.

Liberia 🇱🇷 has banned the export of raw, unprocessed natural rubber to support local manufacturing. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai signed an executive order requiring more rubber to be processed inside the country before export.

Heavy rain has caused flooding across parts of coastal West Africa. Ghana 🇬🇭 was hit hardest after torrential rain flooded Accra, killing at least four people, submerging roads, and forcing rescue teams to use boats to reach stranded residents.

Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his wife, Sandra Tagwirei, have pledged $1 million to support the voluntary repatriation of up to 20,000 Zimbabweans from South Africa.

Morocco 🇲🇦 reached the Round of 16 after a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout win over the Netherlands 🇳🇱. Morocco scored a late equalizer to make it 1-1, then held their nerve in the shootout.

Pan-Africanist scholar Professor PLO Lumumba has urged African governments to take a firm diplomatic stand against South Africa 🇿🇦 over the mistreatment of fellow Africans. He called on countries to recall their ambassadors from Pretoria for consultations and send South African ambassadors home.

Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 has approved a US$3 billion light rail project for Harare, paving the way for one of the country’s largest urban transport investments in decades.

Morocco 🇲🇦 is supporting the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩 in responding to a major Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus. The outbreak started in Ituri Province and has spread, with over 1,000 confirmed cases reported.

South Sudan 🇸🇸 has signed a new three-year health partnership with the United States worth more than $166 million to strengthen its healthcare system. The US will provide over $146 million, while South Sudan will contribute nearly $20 million.

Ghanaian 🇬🇭 spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam has predicted that Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 will knock out Argentina 🇦🇷 and Lionel Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. He claims he has already seen the result spiritually and says his powers will help Cape Verde.

Namibia 🇳🇦 continues to seek fair reparations from Germany 🇩🇪 for the genocide of the Herero and Nama people. Germany has accepted responsibility and pledged about €1.1 billion in development funding.

South Africa 🇿🇦 bowed out of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Canada 🇨🇦 in the Round of 32. Bafana Bafana defended bravely, but a stoppage-time goal ended their historic first World Cup knockout run. Canada reached the Round of 16 for the first time.

South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Canada 🇨🇦, who are you supporting?

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has unveiled its first locally made drones, developed by Naana Tech Burkina Faso. The drones are 100% made in Burkina Faso and have the support of President Ibrahim Traoré for security and surveillance missions.

Israel has repeatedly raised concerns about Egypt 🇪🇬 expanding its military presence and modernizing its forces in the Sinai Peninsula.

In Uganda 🇺🇬, President Museveni’s son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of Nation Media Group outlets, including Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, and Spark TV.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 has announced the discovery of platinum group metals, lithium, rare earth elements, gold, nickel, and copper in Kaduna State. The deposits were confirmed by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, which said the area is rich in high quality minerals.

AFCON 2027 is on track. Tanzania 🇹🇿, Uganda 🇺🇬 and Kenya 🇰🇪 will co-host the tournament from 19 June to 17 July 2027, marking the first time three countries share hosting duties. CAF and the host nations report steady progress on stadium upgrades, transport links, and other key infrastructure.

Which African nation will go the furthest in the tournament or win the World Cup? Thoughts?

Africa has the highest percentage of qualified teams from each confederation reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Africa - 9/10 (90%) 🔥 South America - 5/6 (83%) Europe - 13/16 (81%) North America - 3/6 (50%) Asia - 2/9 (22%) Oceania - 0/1 (0%)

GENNARO GATTUSO was right. "Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots... it makes Europe's life harder." 2026 Group Stage eliminations: UEFA (Europe): 3 CONCACAF: 3 CONMEBOL (South America): 1 OFC (Oceania): 1 CAF (Africa): 1 AFC (Asia): 7

The Round of 32 is set, with 9 African teams ready to take on some of the world's biggest. South Africa vs. Canada Morocco vs. Netherlands Ivory Coast vs. Norway DR Congo vs. England Senegal vs. Belgium Algeria vs. Switzerland Egypt vs. Australia Cabo Verde vs. Argentina Ghana vs. Colombia

Algeria 🇩🇿 drew 3-3 with Austria to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for only the second time. Riyad Mahrez scored twice, including a late goal, as the Desert Foxes kept their dream alive.