From Masinga's magic to moments of madness: Highs and lows of Bafana's World Cup qualifiers
The FIFA World Cup qualifiers have not been kind to Bafana Bafana.
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The Vareš silver mine: A brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In a few weeks, the Vareš polymetallic underground silver mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to launch full-scale operations. Silver, gold, lead, zinc, copper, antimony, and other metals could then be extracted from the host rocks.
Piala Afrika 2024: Total 49 Pemain Liga Inggris Pulang Kampung
Piala Afrika 2024 akan main pada Januari mendatang. Total, 49 pemain asal Afrika di Liga Inggris akan balik membela negaranya masing-masing.
WAC aim to maintain Moroccan momentum by beating Sundowns in African Football League final
The baggage handlers at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg have been busy with silverware lately. The rugby union World Cup passed through their custody to be paraded before cheering crowds less than two weeks ago. There is cautious optimism South Africa’s in-form cricketers might soon be bringing home the equivalent trophy from India.
Fresh M23 rebel clashes displace thousands in eastern DR Congo
Also, Somalia has been hit by its worst floods in decades. Over 300,000 people have been displaced and at least 29 killed. Experts warn the toll is likely to rise. The extreme weather has also triggered landslides in Kenya and Ethiopia, submerging villages and farms.
U-20 WWC: Danjuma picks three goalkeepers, six defenders, 10 others for qualifier
Falconets: Photo by FIFA
Amnesty warns of escalating jihadist violence in Burkina Faso
Meanwhile in DR Congo, inflation has become an electoral issue. The US dollar is used in major transactions in the capital Kinshasa, and is also the currency of choice for groceries, eating out at restaurants and more. But the exchange rate with the local currency, the Congolese franc, fluctuates daily, and recently reached a record 2,500 francs per dollar in Kinshasa. Inflation has become a major worry for the city's inhabitants. With elections approaching, many Congolese are expecting government measures to lower the rate.
Heavyweight Martin Bakole stung in mouth by wasp prior to KO win - ESPN
Martin Bakole said he suffered multiple stings as he swallowed a wasp during his fourth-round TKO victory over Carlos Takam on Saturday in Riydah, Saudi Arabia.