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Nigerian troops repel coordinated Islamist attacks in Borno, military says

Australia to face South Africa in Perth, Melbourne snubbed

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v Australia - DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 23, 2025  Australia's Corey Toole in action with South Africa's Ruan Nortje REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v Australia - DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 23, 2025  Australia's Corey Toole in action with South Africa's Ruan Nortje REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from May: Xi

Workers load trucks for export to Africa in Yantai port, Yantai city, eastern China's Shandong province on Jan 7, 2026.
Workers load trucks for export to Africa in Yantai port, Yantai city, eastern China's Shandong province on Jan 7, 2026.

Africa Cup of Nations finals could be increased to 28 teams, says CAF

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's Sadio Mane lifts the trophy with teammates as they celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
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's Sadio Mane lifts the trophy with teammates as they celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

South African president pledges focus on crime and water crises

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa holds his hand on his chest during a national anthem at the Cape Town City Hall ahead of his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in Cape Town, South Africa, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa holds his hand on his chest during a national anthem at the Cape Town City Hall ahead of his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in Cape Town, South Africa, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere

FILE PHOTO: Trees burn during a wildfire in Epuyen, in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Keogan/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Trees burn during a wildfire in Epuyen, in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Keogan/File Photo

S Africa survive double Super Over drama against Afghanistan

US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military

A U.S. Army soldier (L) trains Nigerian Army soldiers at a military compound in Jaji, Nigeria, February 13, 2018.   Capt. James Sheehan/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
A U.S. Army soldier (L) trains Nigerian Army soldiers at a military compound in Jaji, Nigeria, February 13, 2018.   Capt. James Sheehan/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

South Africa’s Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-hosts a summit on the Global Fund on November 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-hosts a summit on the Global Fund on November 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS

South Africa begin T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 57-run win over Canada

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