France opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal, featuring a brace from Kylian Mbappé. Lionel Messi also scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, while Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4-1 defeat of Iraq.
Ghana's football team, despite past dominance, has faced decades of disappointment, marked by managerial instability and recent player eligibility issues. A plan to send fans to the World Cup was also altered due to economic constraints.
France struggled in the first half against Senegal, appearing disjointed and creating few chances. However, a halftime adjustment and the brilliance of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise led to a 3-1 victory, with Mbappé setting a new all-time scoring record for France.
Undocumented migrants in South Africa face a looming deadline set by anti-migrant protesters to leave the country. Many foreigners, primarily from Malawi, are gathering in open fields, fearing for their lives due to intimidation and violence. Protest organizers deny xenophobia, citing economic hardship and strain on public services as reasons for their demands. The government has warned against scapegoating and outlined a plan to address illegal migration, but fears of renewed xenophobic violence persist.
A França, atual campeã europeia e líder do ranking da Fifa, venceu o Senegal por 3 a 1 em Nova York na estreia da Copa do Mundo de 2026. Mbappé (2) e Barcola marcaram para a França, enquanto Ibrahim Mbaye descontou para Senegal. O jogo foi marcado por lances polêmicos e grandes defesas.
Noah Lyles set a new world best time of 14.67 seconds in the 150m race at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He beat the previous record held by Kishane Thompson and expressed his excitement after the race.
L'anticiclone africano 'Cerberus' porterà un'ondata di calore estrema in Italia, con temperature che raggiungeranno i 39°C, anche nelle grandi città. Le notti saranno 'super tropicali' con minime sopra i 25°C, causando forte stress termico.
Francia vence a Senegal 3-1 con una actuación estelar de Michael Olise, quien asistió a Mbappé para el primer gol y superó el récord de Fontaine. Mbappé anotó dos goles, consolidando su lugar en la historia de los mundiales.
Francia debuta en el Mundial 2026 con una victoria 3-1 sobre Senegal en el MetLife Stadium de Nueva York. Mbappé, Barcola y Mbaye anotaron los goles. Senegal tuvo ocasiones claras, incluyendo un disparo al palo de Nico Jackson.
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warns the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC could be deadlier than the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. Over 26,000 contacts are untraced, and the epidemic may last a year due to funding shortfalls and community resistance.
Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, a major African fintech company, valued at $3.3 billion. The deal aims to deepen Ripple's presence in Africa's growing cross-border payments market and will see Flutterwave integrate Ripple's stablecoin and XRP Ledger for faster, cheaper transactions.
Commemorating 50 years since the Soweto uprising against apartheid, South Africa grapples with high poverty, unemployment, and crime, disproportionately affecting the Black majority. Recent xenophobic attacks on African migrants highlight deep dissatisfaction and frustration with the economy and governance.
O goleiro de Cabo Verde, Vozinha, se tornou uma celebridade global após defender um pênalti e garantir o empate contra a Espanha na Copa do Mundo. Nascido Josimar, o apelido "Vozinha" surgiu na infância e o acompanhou na carreira, que o levou a jogar em diversos países e agora no Chaves, de Portugal.
Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, a major African fintech company, as part of its expansion into the continent's growing cross-border payments market. The deal will see Flutterwave integrate Ripple's stablecoin and XRP Ledger for faster, cheaper transactions.
Flutterwave announced a Series E funding round valuing the company at $3.2 billion, including an investment from Ripple. The deal aims to expand financial services in Africa, addressing challenges in cross-border payments.
Moroccan fans, including those from Dubai, Montreal, and Morocco itself, are spending thousands of dollars to attend World Cup matches. The high cost of travel and accommodation highlights that only the well-off in Morocco can afford to follow their national team, raising questions about accessibility to the global event.
Moroccan fans, including those from Dubai, Montreal, and Morocco itself, have traveled to the US for the World Cup, with many spending thousands of dollars. The high cost of attending the tournament highlights that only the well-off in Morocco can afford to follow their team, as the average salary is less than $7,400 annually.
Ai Mondiali 2026 si accende la competizione di stile: dal rosa di Yamal e Ronaldo alle maglie d'arte, passando per le censure FIFA e il caso Bielsa.
Maria Bethânia celebra 80 anos de vida e 63 de carreira com foco em álbuns menos conhecidos. A "Abelha Rainha" da MPB, que estreou em 1963, tem uma discografia rica que será explorada em uma série de textos, começando por oito discos que fogem do óbvio.
Somaliland has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, a move praised by Israeli PM Netanyahu. This follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation six months prior. Somalia condemned the engagement, calling it a violation of its sovereignty.
Abdullah Ibrahim, born Adolph Johannes Brand in Cape Town, defined South African jazz over a six-decade career. From his early work with the Jazz Epistles to his later solo and ensemble recordings, his music evolved from bebop influences to deeply personal and politically resonant compositions like 'Mannenberg,' an unofficial civil rights anthem.
High school students in South Carolina are learning about Gullah Geechee culture and history through the lens of food. Field trips, archival research, and culinary experiences are connecting students to their heritage and the significance of traditional dishes.
South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, a pivotal moment against apartheid education. Despite progress, youth face ongoing issues like inequality, unemployment, poverty, and substance abuse.
A partnership called Mission 300 has connected 55 million Africans to electricity in two years, aiming for 300 million by 2030. This unprecedented collaboration between the World Bank, AfDB, and Global Energy Alliance focuses on financial solutions for renewable energy startups and leverages domestic capital to overcome challenges posed by reduced foreign aid.
