Burkina Faso rejects "indecent" US proposal to accept deportees

Burkina Faso says it has refused an "indecent" proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States. The West African country was asked whether it would accept non-citizens expelled by the US, in addition to its own...

After 25 years of Agoa, it’s time for South Africa to chart a new course - BLSA

Busiswe Mavuso|Published 6 hours ago 6min The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act at the end of September marks a watershed moment in the US-South Africa relationship. While Agoa had been effectively undermined by the Trump tariffs...

Russia moves to add 4 African countries to its visa-free travel network

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russians may soon be able to travel visa-free to several additional African nations for stays of up to 30 to 90 days, with draft agreements currently under review, Izvestia reports. The move would expand...

Photos of the Week: From Comesa to Ruto-Gideon meet

President William Ruto hosts COMESA heads of state and government for dinner at State House, Nairobi, ahead of their summit/PCS This week began with activities ranging from political to social events. The week saw President William Ruto host heads...

List of Landlocked Countries in the World

Key Points There are 44 universally recognized landlocked countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, meaning they have no direct access to an ocean. The largest landlocked nation by area is Kazakhstan, while the smallest is Vatican...

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas

Burkina Faso's military government has refused to take in deportees from the US as Washington suspended issuing visas in the West African nation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré questioned if the embassy's decision was...

Judiciary blasts Hhukwini MP

The Judiciary has slammed Hhukwini MP Alec Lushaba for his “false and misleading” remarks in Parliament, saying he’s pushing a political agenda. It warned it may take legal action if he continues attacking the courts. Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE...

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the U.S.

DAKAR, Senegal — Burkina Faso says it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States. What You Need To Know Burkina Faso said it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept...

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso says it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States. The West African country was asked whether it would accept non-citizens expelled by the U.S., in addition...

Trump’s African deportation operation runs through a Phoenix airport

The Trump administration has been sending immigrants to African nations like Ghana as part of their deportation operations, often with those aboard not even being from the continent — and Arizona is at the heart of that operation. A 16-seater jet...

Govt slammed for taking in more US deportees

Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernment has come under sharp criticism for accepting 10 more foreign nationals deported from the United States just a day before a critical court hearing on the legality of the controversial deportee-hosting agreement....

Haiya, Dossi joins a large number of COSAFA representatives on FIFA Standing Committees

* The Committee’s purpose, among others, is to advise the FIFA Council, Secretariat, and Member Associations on strategic plans, policies, and reforms * Ensuring that football remains relevant, resilient, equitable, and globally sustainable, while...

State Roundup: Maryland taking loan applications from federal employees working without pay; lawyer argues jurisdictions are targeting deceitful practices of fossil fuel firms

STATE TAKING LOAN APPLICATIONS FROM FED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PAY: Maryland is now accepting loan applications for federal workers who are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown, the state Department of Labor announced...

All the teams who can qualify for the World Cup this week

For some nations, qualification to the FIFA World Cup every four years is a baseline expectation of the fanbase. Other countries, however, will be thrilled to find themselves in the field every four years — or at all. The opportunity is better...

News in brief for October 7

Judge may free Abrego Garcia if officials withhold deportation plans GREENBELT, Md. (NYT) — A federal judge said Monday that she was inclined to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man now being held in U.S. immigration custody after...

World Cup Qualifiers: How Cape Verde Became Africa’s Underdog, on Cusp of History

Cape Verde's success stems from a unique strategy of blending homeland talent with dual-national players from European leagues, combined with strong youth development and pragmatic, defense-focused tactics. Bengaluru: An island nation of 600,000...

PSUs reject E500m govt offer, phased implementation

Reading Time: 3 minutesWITH negotiations for the proposed salary review implementation scheduled for tomorrow, public sector unions (PSUs) have rejected government’s offer of E500 million and the implementation of the salary review exercise in a...

How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free

At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...

IMANI Questions Whether DStv Deal Delivers Real Savings or Just Repackaged Promotion

The dispute over DStv pricing in Ghana has taken a fresh turn, with policy think tank IMANI Africa challenging whether the government’s celebrated agreement with MultiChoice actually delivers what Communications Minister Sam George promised. At...

Three years for Amorim at Manchester United? Plus: Is scouting too data focused?

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Find a boss who believes in you like Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes in Ruben Amorim. On the way: Three-year...