인도항공, 테볼데 게브레마리암 신임 사장 임명… 재정적 어려움과 사고 여파 극복 과제
Senegal advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a 5-0 victory over Iraq, marking the first time an African team has scored five goals in a World Cup match, according to FOX Sports.
Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have left the country following recent protests targeting undocumented migrants, according to the BBC.
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters marched in South Africa's main cities to demand the expulsion of undocumented migrants, according to the BBC.
South Africa faced escalating anti-immigrant protests in June as thousands of undocumented foreigners fled violence and threats. Over 25,000 have been repatriated, according to police, with tensions rising ahead of a self-imposed 30 June deadline for foreigners to leave.
Senegalese lawmakers are pushing constitutional reforms that would limit President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's influence, sparking tensions within the National Assembly. According to BBC and AOL.com reports, the proposed changes aim to prevent sitting presidents from leading political parties and restrict their powers during election transitions.
South Africa has deployed heavy security across the country as anti-migrant protests continue, with President Cyril Ramaphosa urging demonstrators to avoid violence, according to BBC.
At least 13 people have died in Ghana's capital, Accra, after torrential rain resulted in severe flooding, according to the fire service involved in rescue efforts. The government has urged people to stay indoors or move to higher ground as a major storm approaches.
South African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals, according to local media reports.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against intimidation and threats in anti-migrant protests ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, according to the BBC.
Canada made history at the 2026 World Cup by winning their first-ever knockout match, defeating South Africa 1-0 in the round of 32. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in the 92nd minute, securing Canada’s place in the round of 16.
A senior South African police officer survived an assassination attempt in Johannesburg, just days before he was due to testify at a public inquiry, according to BBC and AOL reports.
Canada captain Stephen Eustaquio scored a 92nd-minute winner as the team defeated South Africa 1-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup 2026. This is Canada's first-ever appearance in the round of 16.
Canada will host part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and its national team faces South Africa in the knockout stage for the first time in either nation’s history, according to LAFC.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins with South Africa facing Canada on June 29, according to ESPN and Al Jazeera.
In 1966, not a single African nation participated in the World Cup due to a widespread boycott. According to Al Jazeera, this decision significantly reshaped the tournament for future generations.