France aim to continue perfect World Cup run against Morocco in a quarterfinal clash
BOSTON, Mass. — France will look to extend its flawless run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when it faces Morocco in a highly anticipated quarterfinal at Boston Stadium on…
Opinion: Malema is right about one thing—Africa’s future depends on Africans
Few political figures on the African continent generate as much controversy as South African opposition leader Julius Malema. To his supporters, he is a fearless Pan-Africanist willing to challenge the…
Malema calls for one African president, common currency, and borderless continent at Nigerian Bar Conference
ENUGU, Nigeria — South African opposition leader Julius Malema has called for sweeping political and economic integration across Africa, urging the continent to embrace a single presidency, a common currency,…
Trump signals plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is preparing to remove U.S. sanctions on Turkey, saying the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with…
African governments weigh new U.S. health funding deals as Trump Administration attaches conditions
A new U.S. foreign assistance strategy aimed at supporting healthcare systems across Africa is generating both interest and controversy, as several African governments scrutinize conditions attached to billions of dollars…
Portugal and Spain renew Iberian rivalry in high-stakes World Cup round of 16 clash
DALLAS, Texas — Two of Europe’s traditional football powers will renew one of the game’s fiercest rivalries on Monday when Portugal and Spain meet in the Round of 16 of…
Opinion: Rudi Garcia’s comments should spark reflection, not division
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia’s remarks that Senegal is one of “those teams” that “tend to lose their tactical structure towards the end of the match” have generated intense debate during…
Russian missiles and drones strike on Kyiv kills at least 10 ahead of NATO summit
KYIV, Ukraine — A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has killed at least 10 people and injured 46 others, according to reports, in one of…
Trump thanks FIFA after Balogun cleared for U.S. World Cup clash with Belgium
President Donald Trump publicly thanked FIFA after the governing body overturned the controversial one-match suspension of United States forward Folarin Balogun, clearing the striker to play in Monday’s FIFA World…
Police guard England team hotel as Mexican fans attempt to disrupt players ahead of World Cup clash
Fans assembled outside the hotel in the early hours of Sunday armed with loudspeakers, horns, drums and fireworks, creating significant noise in what appeared to be an effort to prevent…