Belgian coach says his comments were not a criticism of African football
Rudi Garcia said he was referring to teams unused to dealing with the kind of pressure that comes with managing a lead in high-level World Cup game
Border between DR Congo and Rwanda reopens amid Ebola outbreak
The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda has reopened after weeks of closure over the Ebola outbreak. The move restores a vital trade route for the city of Goma, with many residents expressing relief as cross border travel and…
Egypt makes history, heartbreak for Cape Verde at World Cup
Heartbreak for Cape Verde as the World Cup debutants bowed out after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks twice battled back to level the match, pushing Lionel Messi’s side to the limit in one of the…
South Africa deploys troops as anti-migrant protests escalate
South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organisers vowing to stage demonstrations every week.