Africa

Supporters gather as firebrand South African politician Malema awaits sentence

South African opposition politician Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing after being convicted of charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in public, in East London, South Africa, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Siyabonga Sishi

Morocco says AFCON final incidents will not affect close African ties

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 Senegal fan clashes with security as fans invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal's Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered a walk-off by his players in the Africa Cup of Nations final over a late stage penalty decision in favour of Morocco.

Mozambique counts 13 dead in floods so far but toll expected to rise

A house stands partially submerged in floodwater after weeks of heavy rainfall in Maputo, Mozambique, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves

Rickelton, Stubbs drafted into S Africa T20 World Cup squad

Cricket - Second One Day International - England v South Africa - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - September 4, 2025 South Africa's Ryan Rickelton in action. Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

At least 8 Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

Senegal to get bonuses, land for Africa Cup of Nations win

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal Victory Parade - Dakar, Senegal - January 20, 2026 Senegal players and staff celebrate with the trophy on the bus during the victory parade. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Senegal’s ‘historic’ Afcon champions honoured with parade, presidential praise

Senegal's players celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations atop an open bus during a trophy parade in the streets of Dakar.

Media behaviour condemned after chaotic Afcon final where Senegal beat hosts Morocco

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw calls his players to leave the pitch after a penalty is awarded to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, in Rabat on Jan 18, 2026.

Africa Cup of Nations refereeing gets a red card

Referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala giving a yellow card to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Jan 18.

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