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Nearly 69,000 people have been reported missing following the disaster that left at least 3,200 people injured and thousands homeless.
Although the Palestinian national team narrowly missed qualifying for the competition, fans have been cheering for other nations.
The Inyambo breed at the King's Palace Museum have become living symbols of the nation's cultural heritage.
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BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.
Independent media group, NMG, said it was under a "military siege" after Muhoozi Kainerugaba shutdown its newspapers, TV station, and radio outlets.
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
Tehran said it launched strikes against US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for an earlier strike launched by Washington on Iran.
With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.
South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.
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Victoria Falls remains Zimbabwe’s premier tourism attraction, drawing visitors from around the world with its spectacular scenery and diverse adventure
In Rwanda, the distinctive Inyambo cattle are treated as living cultural treasures, pampered with poetry, song, and meticulous care. Descended from East
African safaris are evolving beyond traditional game drives, with destinations across Botswana, Rwanda, and Kenya offering immersive wildlife and cultural
South African literature continues to inspire critically acclaimed film and television productions. The latest success is The Polygamist, adapted from the
Archaeologists in eastern Libya are racing to protect the UNESCO-listed ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia, ancient Greek cities founded over 2,600 years ago,
South Africa has been ranked the world’s friendliest country in a global survey conducted by financial services provider Remitly, outperforming Greece,
Cristiano Ronaldo made history at the 2026 World Cup by becoming the second-oldest goalscorer in tournament history at 41 years and 138 days, but he still
New archaeological research is overturning assumptions that North Africa was a backwater before Phoenician traders arrived 3,000 years ago. Research combining
Madagascar’s Isalo National Park offers visitors a striking alternative to the island’s famous rainforests, combining dramatic sandstone canyons,
Archaeological discoveries in Chad’s Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve are shedding new light on the Sahara Desert’s remarkable environmental history.
This follows the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night.
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
