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Pitso Mosimane Returns as Bafana Bafana Coach Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned as head coach of South Africa’s men’s national team, more than a decade after leaving the Bafana Bafana job. The 62-year-old was unveiled by the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Airlink Defends Low Flyby Over Packed Cape Town Stadium Amid Safety Concerns

A dramatic flyby by two Airlink passenger jets over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has sparked widespread debate over aviation safety after the aircraft appeared to skim the roof shortly before…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Manchester United Sign Cameroon Midfielder Carlos Baleba From Brighton

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon international Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal reportedly worth up to £70 million, as manager Michael Carrick continues…

Africa News Now August 26, 2026

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Ethiopia Bids to Host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations After 52-Year Absence

Ethiopia has officially entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), seeking to bring Africa’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Four Arrested Over Killing of Former Boxing World Champion Zolani Tete

South African police have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape,…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Former World Boxing Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead in South Africa

Former two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, at the age of 38, South African officials said. Police…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Cameroon Beat Morocco on Penalties to Reach Women’s AFCON Final

Cameroon reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after edging hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes in a tense semi-final. Morocco had the clearest…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Kenya Bids to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic African First

Kenya has officially submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, seeking to make history as the first African city to stage the sport’s flagship global…

Africa News Now August 12, 2026

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Cameroon, Malawi stun giants Nigeria and Ghana to reach WAFCON semifinals

Cameroon and Malawi produced major upsets at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, eliminating defending champions Nigeria and Ghana respectively to reach the semifinals and secure qualification…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Antoine Semenyo Embraces Enzo Maresca’s Attacking Philosophy After Manchester City Debut

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says he is relishing life under new head coach Enzo Maresca, describing the Italian's attacking approach as "music to my ears" after an encouraging first…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Former Kenyan NFL Player Daniel Adongo Deported by U.S. After Visa Overstay and Criminal Convictions

Former Kenyan NFL player Daniel Adongo has been deported from the United States after overstaying his visa and accumulating multiple criminal convictions, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026