
Bafana Bafana Receive Hero's Welcome After Historic World Cup Run
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.

The Nigerian Federal Government has condemned the killing of two nationals in South Africa and called for a swift investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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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.

The Nigerian government is launching a digital platform to automate school census data, while education experts call for JAMB restructuring. Sokoto clears scholarship arrears as students win international awards.

As Nigerian political parties confirm candidates and review primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, the PDP has raised alarms over declining public confidence in INEC, while the Labour Party confirms receipt of its access code for candidate uploads.

Hundreds of Nigerians have been repatriated following a surge in xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant protests across South African cities, as tensions flare in Johannesburg and beyond.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo calls for humility in leadership, while First Lady Oluremi Tinubu champions small enterprise, reflecting broader debates on values and economic direction in Nigeria.

Mass protests in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town against illegal immigration have reignited debates over government priorities and xenophobic sentiment, despite authorities urging calm and restraint.

Indonesia's former education minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption linked to a laptop procurement deal. In Nigeria, activist Omoyele Sowore's bail restored at N200 million.

Elon Musk has regained his status as a trillionaire as shares in SpaceX and Tesla surge, reinforcing his lead as the world’s richest person.

Advocacy groups challenge Ghana's role in U.S. deportation flights, while South Africa sees public protests against illegal immigration, with police deployed in Durban and Johannesburg.

Yamaha will part ways with MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins at the end of the 2026 season, while South African football clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have each released multiple players.

As African tech firms push for speed, foundational gaps in observability, culture, and design intent threaten sustainable progress.

The Federal Government has introduced sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps after 53 years, while reaffirming education as central to national development.

Kenya and Rwanda have signed a series of agreements to formalize fuel imports, enhancing supply reliability through transport and storage arrangements.

From Kenya to Nigeria, African tech startups are launching AI-powered developer tools and workforce platforms, while Mastercard rolls out a continent-wide cybersecurity initiative to protect digital growth.

From tech incubators to maritime training and empowerment boot camps, new initiatives across Africa are advancing women's participation in key economic sectors.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces to curb the spread of Ebola, a move coinciding with a planned protest against constitutional reform.