The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses A recently introduced malaria vaccine is helping reduce severe illness in children across Africa The Independent UK · Jul 15
World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football governance structures heavily favoured European and South American teams, leaving Africa to fight not just for wins on the pitch,… The Conversation · Jul 10
Ranked! The 10 best World Cup comebacks Nothing matches dragging a game back from the brink on the biggest stage FourFourTwo · Jul 7
Algerians vote in parliamentary elections In this edition, Algerians headed out to the polls for parliamentary elections in an exercise that was overshadowed by the sidelining of hundreds of would-be candidates. Also, dozens have died in severe flooding in Ivory Coast. And in Cameroon, a waterfront community once surrounded by black volcanic sands sees their… France 24 · Jul 2
Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country? Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionism The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Middle East war drives up bitumen costs for African road builders War in the Middle East is pushing up the price of bitumen, the material used to make asphalt and road surfaces – and the effects are being felt across Africa, where few countries produce their own. Higher costs and longer delivery times are forcing firms from Madagascar to Guinea to… Radio France Internationale · Jun 21
After Cape Verde’s heroics against Spain, more great World Cup underdog stories From Sparwasser being the toast of East Germany to Cameroon’s rumbling of Argentina, the finals are littered with upsets The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
The Ultimate World Cup Team Overperformance: Cameroon in 1990 Soccer’s most esteemed competition is laden with heroic underdog stories. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
How did Cape Verde qualify for World Cup 2026? Cape Verde shocked the world by drawing 0-0 with favourites Spain FourFourTwo · Jun 15
Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup Preview: Yamal and Nico Williams Fitness Doubts Add Betting Value Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Spain enter as tournament co-favorites and reigning European champions, priced at -1000 at BetOnline, while Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance… Sports Lens · Jun 15
Cameroon opposition figure files complaint in France against President Biya Former Cameroonian presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he's filed two complaints with the Paris Judicial Court against President Paul Biya, citing the principle of universal jurisdiction. Radio France Internationale · Jun 15
Why Was a Russian Oil Tanker Sailing Under Cameroon's Flag? UK Investigates Vessel Seized in English Channel British forces intercepted a suspected Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, investigating its Cameroonian registration and potential links to sanctioned Russian oil exports. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so? The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Radio France Internationale · Jun 7 From pew to pitch, Cameroonian priest builds bridges in French banlieue In Trappes, one of France's most culturally diverse working-class suburbs – known as banlieues – faith leaders are finding unexpected ways to bring communities together. A Cameroonian-born priest not only fills his church each Sunday, he also hosts interfaith football matches.
Euronews · Jun 4 Sudan and DR Congo top list of world's most neglected crises, Norway aid group says The Norwegian Refugee Council report says that the ist of neglected crises also includes Yemen, Afghanistan, Honduras, Ecuador and Cameroon.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 4 First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the third instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the second smallest nation after Curaçao to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 3 First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the third instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the second smallest nation after Curaçao to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 A tale of two Francks? World’s oldest leader creates deputy role – raising prospect of dynastic succession Son and stepson of Cameroon’s Paul Biya are seen as main contenders to be vice-president
Bangkok Post · May 22 Living in the shadows The Dutch embassy and its Thai partners hosted "At The Heart Of Democracy: The Journey From Amsterdam To Bangkok" earlier this month at SCB Connext to launch the "Amsterdam Rainbow Dress" exhibition ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) which falls annually on May 17.
Sports Illustrated · May 13 The Youngest Players in World Cup History Teenagers have been trusted at soccer’s biggest event since its 1930 inception.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 The pope’s African tour shows the continent is vital to the future of Catholicism Amid the US far-right’s hijacking of Christianity and his very public spat with Trump, Pope Leo XIV’s visit is symbolic of the ‘growing centrality of Africa and its Black diaspora’
The Independent UK · Apr 24 US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon
Euronews · Apr 18 Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Cameroon with a Mass in the capital Yaounde