August 12
Africa: How Prepared Is Africa to Host an Olympics?
Africa boasts a vibrant sports heritage and a history of Olympic involvement, yet it has never hosted the Games. How feasible is an African bid to host the Olympics? Read more »
July 15
Somalia: Bomber Hits Mogadishu Cafe During Euro 2024 Final
A suicide bomber has struck a cafe in central Mogadishu, as footaball fans were watching the Euro 2024 finals. A police spokesman said at least five people were killed with another… Read more »
July 12
Africa: Euro 2024 - Africa Watches As Footballing Wizards Dazzle
Spain take on England in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, but there is huge interest away from the continent. Players with African heritage such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Bukayo… Read more »
July 01
Eritrea: Eritrea's Biniam Girmay Makes History At Tour De France
Biniam Girmay became the first Black African to win a stage of the world's most prestigious cycling event. He took first in the longest stage on the 2024 Tour de France. Read more »
March 08
Africa: 13th African Games in Ghana - Everything You Need to Know
Athletes from 52 nations are competing in Ghana at the African Games. The three-week event is also a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
March 05
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda - Probe Underway Into Sexual Abuse Claims
Rwanda's Investigations Bureau says anyone implicated in sexual misconduct will be prosecuted. But the country has been fighting endemic sexual abuse against women for years. Read more »
February 01
Africa: Thrills and Spills As Afcon 2023 Enters Quarterfinals
As Elephants rise and Lions fall, the AFCON's jungle proves no team is safe from the ambush of an upset. With the quarterfinals set, which team will be left standing in Africa's… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria's 'Super Eagles' Flying High Again
Nigeria traveled to Ivory Coast with their ears ringing from all the criticism they'd been hearing. After a successful group stage, coach Jose Peseiro's team are suddenly… Read more »
January 12
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Why Are Player Bonuses So Contentious?
African footballers at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament play for prestige but also for financial reward. Players use tournaments as bargaining chips to secure bonuses… Read more »
January 09
Africa: Will Afcon 2023 Be the Most Competitive Yet?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 has no real favorite, a lot of contenders, a lot of committed stars. And it can still be full of surprises. Read more »
Africa: Will Afcon 2024 Be the Most Competitive Yet?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2024 has no real favorite, a lot of contenders, a lot of committed stars -- everything it needs to be one of the greatest on the pitch. And it can still… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON Headache Risks Wider Fall-Out
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players. Their absence at a crucial time could change how clubs recruit… Read more »
October 29, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Win World Cup - 'I Can't Believe What We Did'
South Africa has become the first men's side to win the rugby World Cup four times. In doing so, they have shown the nation what it can do, according to captain Siya Kolisi, whose… Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: Rugby World Cup Final - South Africa Progress Faces Huge Test
South Africa taking on New Zealand is the final die-hard rugby fans were hoping for. Rucks and mauls aside, the Springboks have tackled bigger demons since the sides met in the… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Kenya: Kelvin Kiptum Sets New Marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum has shaved more than 30 seconds off the men's marathon world record in Chicago. He claims the accolade from his countryman Eliud Kipchoge, who set the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: World Cup - South Africa's Success Deserves Support
South Africa's historic appearance in the 2023 World Cup knockouts is the latest milestone for women's football. The success needs to be matched by off-field investment. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Africa's World Cup Women - Unfairness Unveiled
Four African teams are competing in the Women's World Cup -- but their enthusiasm is eroded by poor labor conditions, unfair payments and sexual abuse. DW looks at what Africa's… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Ghana: Women Bodybuilders Changing the Narrative
The sport of bodybuilding continues to thrive in Ghana. Now a group of women are determined to change the stigma surrounding their profession as they muscle their way in amid… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: Abuse of Black Soccer Players in Germany Shows Endemic Racism - Analysts
Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany's under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Mali: Mali Basketball Federation Takes Action After Sexual Abuse Allegations
The International Basketball Federation issued a lifetime ban to the former coach of Mali's junior basketball team after sexual harassment allegations. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Morocco: Morocco Flights Carrying Football Fans to Qatar Canceled
Morocco's state-owned flag carrier said seven flights were canceled due to "restrictions imposed by Qatari authorities." It had announced 30 flights to support the team in the… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Morocco: What's Behind Morocco Fan Violence in Belgium?
It has become somewhat of a pattern that violence breaks out between fans and police in Belgium following Morocco World Cup matches. But what’s fueling the clashes? Read more »
December 06, 2022
Africa: Morocco Shock Spain in Penalty Shootout Win
In a World Cup scattered with shocks, Morocco produced one of the biggest in front of a partisan crowd. The only remaining African side held 2010 champions Spain to a goalless… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Retired NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Battles Brain Cancer
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defenders in league history, is being treated for a brain tumor. The 56-year-old from Congo is notoriously politically engaged on… Read more »