Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener
Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener
Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
Africa: Africa Sends Record 10 Teams Into World Cup As 2026 Tournament Begins
[CAF] Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the continent, the largest African contingent ever seen at the tournament.
Kenya: Amnesty Demands Disclosure of Whereabouts of Abducted Businessman Amid Deportation Fears
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya has called for the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts of businessman Athorbey Al Gaddhaffy Dit, a Kenyan-South Sudanese citizen reportedly abducted in Nairobi early Wednesday.
Somalia: Somali PM Hails Referee Omar Artan As Symbol of Hope After World Cup Setback
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday paid tribute to internationally recognized referee Omar Artan, saying the official's dream of officiating at the FIFA World Cup may have been delayed but not diminished, as he praised his contribution to football and his ins
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Speaker Wins South West State Presidential Election
[Shabelle] Baidoa -- Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe, was elected president of South West State on Wednesday in a landslide parliamentary vote, according to the regional election commission.
Somalia: Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held By Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Negotiations aimed at securing the release of eight Egyptian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates have collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from a preliminary agreement and demanded additional ransom payments, officials said.
Nigeria: Xenophobia - State Foreign Minister to Receive 268 Nigerians Thursday
[Vanguard] Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will on Thursday morning receive 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks in the country.
MTN targets Nigeria’s lending market as it seeks fintech licences
MTN plans to expand into lending across key African markets, including Nigeria, as Africa’s biggest telco seeks regulatory approvals that would allow its fintech arm to offer a broader suite of financial services.
Dr Donkor named recipient of prestigious Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership award
The head of West Africa's regional development bank has been recognised for his role in expanding access to development finance and advancing economic integration across the ECOWAS region. The award highlights Dr George Agyekum Donkor's efforts to position EBID as a key catalyst for infrastructure i