Cape Verde fans said they were “proud” of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter says he would have supported “proper immigration management and secured borders”.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.

Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Senegal’s nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year’s chaotic Afcon final.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender’s mother.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday’s last-32 game in Dallas.

The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

DR Congo’s run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport’s greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.

The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday’s deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football – while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

The ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ – an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain – has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria’s 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?