Erasmus to lead Springboks to 2031 Rugby World Cup after contract extension

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus will coach South Africa to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States after his contract was extended by four years on Friday. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander ...

African World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoffs: Fixtures, squads and start time

Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.

Trump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026

The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks.

Africa hosts its first G20 and urges the rich world to do more against climate disasters

World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa.

Bafana Bafana set for déjà vu: Nkota aims to reignite Tshabalala magic in 2026 World Cup opener against Mexico

The draw for the 2026 World Cup sees Bafana Bafana face Mexico in a historic opener, with Mohau Nkota determined to leave his ...

Mexico's Edson Alvarez: We Can Go Far at the World Cup

Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.
UNESCO

Safeguarding World Heritage in Africa

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites ...

Mexico World Cup group: 2026 opponents and schedule for El Tri

As co-hosts alongside Canada and the United States, Mexico was an automatic qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. This will be ...