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

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 ...

The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.

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The FIFA World Cup, being played from 11 June to 19 July, takes place in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, and the opening match sees the hosts take on South Africa (a repeat of the 2010 opener).

A delegate walks in front of the G20 conference center in Skukuza in Kruger National Park, South Africa, on October 28, 2025. Shutterstock/Moonnight images Below is Chapter 5 of the 2026 Foresight ...

Climate change has already doubled the world’s heatwaves between 2024 and 2025 and brought more severe droughts, floods and water shortages to Africa. These changes are damaging crops, homes, ...

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football ...

Two years ago, Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze arrived in London to lead a prayer conference at Twickenham — the world’s largest rugby stadium — and immediately wondered whether he had picked the wrong ...

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Aliko Dangote, Massad Boulos, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and UN Secretary-General António Guterres headline the Global Africa Business Initiative's flagship convening ...