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Kylian Mbappé scored twice to set a new record for goals in World Cup knockout matches as France defeated Sweden 3-0 and advanced to the Round of 16.
Thirty-seven students remain unaccounted for after an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Borno State, according to parents. The assault occurred Monday while students were taking a national exam.
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2–1 to secure a Round of 16 clash against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France defeated Sweden 3-0 and advanced to face Paraguay.
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands manager following their World Cup elimination, which was followed by a wave of racist abuse targeting players who missed penalties. The Dutch Football Association condemned the online racism.
South African Hawks leader resigns amid cocaine theft probe; Kenyan police fire on abduction protest; Nigeria sees multiple arrests and officer training. Agencies across Africa report active operations.
The KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head resigns while an attempted murder trial involving a high-profile figure is delayed, and a political figure recounts a tense exchange with a suspended crime intelligence official.
Concerns grow over low attendance at Ellis Park as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus highlights the potential impact of a passionate home crowd ahead of Saturday's match against England.
High-profile Nigerian celebrities face public disputes over polygamy, child custody, and family dynamics, drawing widespread attention on social media platforms.
MKP MP Vusi Shongwe claims businessman Feroz Khan offered him R10m to derail a parliamentary probe, while South African banks were cleared by the Constitutional Court in a separate currency manipulation case.
Nigerian internationals Tochukwu Nnadi and Frank Onyeka secure new roles in France and England, while South Africa's Thendo Mofokeng joins Union St-Gilloise. Samuel Chukwueze remains at AC Milan after rejecting Turkish offer.
Recent research and student-led protests underscore Nigeria's deepening security challenges, with violence extending beyond Boko Haram to include campus unrest and missing military personnel.
Tony Ojukwu of Nigeria's NHRC was elected vice-president of the African Rights Network, while courts advanced cases involving Omoyele Sowore and former official El-Rufai.
Police and security agencies in Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, and Borno states have arrested suspects and rescued victims in recent operations targeting kidnapping and armed robbery.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its knockout phase, hydration breaks spark debate while managers like Lionel Scaloni and Ståle Solbakken issue urgent tactical warnings ahead of key fixtures.