Goals from forwards Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured the first three points for the co-host nation in an intense inaugural match of FIFA World Cup 2026. The national team of Mexico obtained a crucial 2-0 victory against South Africa in the inaugural match of the highly anticipated World Cup 2026. The historic sports event […]

The 2026 World Cup opens across North America with a new 48-team format and an opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

Anti-immigration groups have set June 30 as a deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country. On Tuesday, Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, confirmed that Nigeria has finalized arrangements to evacuate the first batch of its citizens from South Africa following reports of attacks on foreign nationals. RELATED: South African Assembly Seeks […]

The Ghanaian Government initiated the repatriation of 300 citizens, including women and children, from Johannesburg on May 27, responding to escalating anti-immigrant violence and protests targeting Sub-Saharan African migrants. Authorities clarified that the operation prioritizes individuals who have reported enduring persistent situations of harassment and threats, underscoring the precarious conditions faced by migrants. This urgent […]

Mexico and South Africa will open the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 11, marking a historic moment as the first tournament with 48 teams. The national teams of Mexico and South Africa will inaugurate the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 11, at the iconic Azteca Stadium (called Mexico City Stadium now), marking […]

Sacred bird sculpture is repatriated ahead of Independence Day commemoration. South Africa has returned to Zimbabwe ancestral human remains and a stone carving of the sacred bird that represents its national emblem, stolen more than a century ago during the colonial era. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to receive the cultural artifacts at a […]

Al Jama-ah party secures special session to condemn U.S. interventionism. On Friday, the Al Jama-ah party promoted a special session in the South African Parliament to demand the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, lawmaker Cilia Flores. The presidential couple was kidnapped on January 3 during a U.S. military operation in Caracas. […]

South African president says probe into alleged obstruction of investigations will proceed. On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed his commitment to justice for crimes committed under apartheid. RELATED: South Africa Urges UN to Recognize the State of Palestine at the Human Rights Council In May 2025, he created a commission to determine whether […]

35 countries confirm participation in a gathering focused on accountability over Israeli actions. On Monday, Colombia and South Africa, in their capacity as co-chairs of The Hague Group, called an emergency meeting on accountability and enforcement of international law. RELATED: Spain’s Goya Awards Spotlight Genocide in Gaza According to former Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Guillaume Long, […]

The continent has transitioned from drought caused by El Niño to intense rainfall linked to La Niña. On Wednesday, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that at least 374 people have died and nearly 1.9 million have been affected by floods and cyclones in southern Africa since October 2025. […]