This is the introduction to Analysing Africa, a weekly, subscriber-only newsletter in which our correspondents turn their gaze on the latest developments in Africa. São Tomé and Príncipe, the ...

The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true relative sizes, unlike the Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look ...

Six of the ten African nations that featured at the FIFA World Cup 2026 have appointed new head coaches as preparations begin for the next major challenge.

The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true ...

Africa's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign arrives at a fascinating conclusion this week, with four of the continent's tournament hopefuls set to compete in a mini tournament in Morocco. Ahead of ...

For decades, Africa lived on the edges of footballing maps, faintly sketched, but it's a paradigm that has shifted with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 10 confirmed qualifiers for the grandest show on ...

Morocco made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images The World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams has hugely benefitted African countries. Between 1998 and 2022, 32 ...

Known as The African World War, the Second Congo War (1998–2003) became the deadliest conflict since World War II. In this video, we unpack the complex web of causes, including ethnic tensions, ...

A record ten CAF representatives took their place on the world stage, each giving their supporters moments to savour.

South Africa has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after last appearing in 2010. The team will compete in the group stage against Mexico, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team.

Canada's starting lineup is set for Sunday's knockout game vs. South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (3 pm ET | TSN, RDS; FOX, Telemundo). The winner of this Round of 32 match in Los Angeles ...