Africa

South Africa set off for Mexico without assistant coach after visa woes

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - South Africa Training - Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa - May 28, 2026 South Africa players during training REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Moderna and other groups get $76.8 million to develop Ebola vaccine

The funding also would support manufacturing and progression to later-stage trials if early data are positive, Moderna said.

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split

Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, casts his ballot at a polling unit to cast his vote during Nigeria's presidential election in his hometown in Agulu, Anambra state, Nigeria February 25, 2023. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

South Africa flyhalf Feinberg-Mngomezulu set for spell on sidelines

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Wales v South Africa - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 29, 2025 South Africa's Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action before scoring their ninth try Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Attack-minded Ivorians bullish ahead of World Cup return

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Group F - Ivory Coast v Kenya - Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - October 14, 2025 Ivory Coast celebrate qualifying for the World Cup REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Paraguay bank on Alfaro's psychology-driven approach at World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Morocco v Paraguay - Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France - March 31, 2026 Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro reacts REUTERS/Catherine Steenkeste

South Africa hope for World Cup boost after failing to capitalise on 2010

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - South Africa Training - Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa - May 28, 2026 South Africa players during training REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Goals dry up for South Korea's favourite Son ahead of World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - CONCACAF Champions Cup - Semi Final - Second Leg - Toluca v Los Angeles FC - Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca, Mexico - May 6, 2026 Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-Min reacts REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez/File Photo

President Tharman in Tanzania from June 8 to 10 for state visit

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's visit is at the invitation of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Law changes that will come into effect at the 2026 World Cup

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