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Africa

South Africa select five uncapped players for T20 tour to New Zealand

Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call

FILE PHOTO: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu speaks during a joint press statement with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (not pictured), at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu speaks during a joint press statement with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (not pictured), at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

Tech tycoon pays ‘natural dividend’ to preserve African island

Principe is the smaller of the two main islands of the nation of Sao Tome and Principe. UNESCO has designated Principe a biosphere reserve.
Principe is the smaller of the two main islands of the nation of Sao Tome and Principe. UNESCO has designated Principe a biosphere reserve.

Reactions to death of US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson

The family of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson - one of the US' most influential black figures - announced on Feb 17 that he had died aged 84.
The family of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson - one of the US' most influential black figures - announced on Feb 17 that he had died aged 84.

New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundred

Trump's new ambassador Bozell arrives in South Africa amid strained ties

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

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.