Algeria: Desert Foxes Stand On Verge of World Cup History

Algeria stand on the brink of a first-ever qualification for the World Cup second round but must first avoid defeat against Russia in Curitiba on Thursday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Coach to Leave After 'Cruel' Loss

Sabri Lamouchi admits his time with Cote d'Ivoire is up after the side were bundled out of the World Cup on Tuesday night with a late defeat to Greece. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Out After Late Drama in Fortaleza

Cote d'Ivoire missed a chance of making history in the cruelest of fashions when a controversial late penalty for Greece sealed a 2-1 victory for the European side in Fortaleza on… Read more »

Africa: Algeria Win Helps Turn Africa's World Cup Fortunes

After a poor start, Africa's 2014 World Cup is starting to look like it has the potential to be the continent's best ever, a perception nailed home by Algeria's stunning 4-2 Group… Read more »

Sudan: Woman Freed from Death Row Re-Arrested - Report

A Sudanese woman freed from death row has been arrested with her family at Khartoum airport, the BBC has reported. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Star-Studded Argentina

Nigeria have one foot in the second round of the World Cup but face their toughest test yet in the form of star-studded Argentina. Read more »

Cameroon: Indomitable Lions End With a Whimper

Cameroon coach Volker Finke believes their first half performance against Brazil on Monday was the best of their World Cup, but adds they lacked the quality to contain the host… Read more »

South Africa: Art is a Way of Life - Kim Mobey

South African Kim Mobey is a modern figurative artist. Read more »

Africa: Cameroon Blitzed By Slick Brazil

Cameroon's calamitous World Cup came to an end with a third straight defeat as they lost 4-1 to hosts Brazil in Brasilia on Monday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Prepare to Face Greece

The moment has arrived for Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Generation to prove their worth as they prepare to face Greece in their final Group C game at the World Cup on Tuesday. Read more »

Algeria: Algeria Stun South Korea With Historic Win

Algeria became the first African nation to net four goals in a World Cup finals match as they defeated hapless South Korea 4-2 in their World Cup Group H clash in Porto Alegre on… Read more »

Cameroon: 'We Can Do Better Against Brazil,' Says Coach

Cameroon will be desperate to end their 2014 World Cup on a high when they play hosts Brazil in their final Group A clash, with the host nation not yet certain of a passage into… Read more »

Nigeria: Coach Hails Nigeria's Fighting Spirit After World Cup Win

Nigeria have put one foot in the second round of the World Cup following their 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday, and coach Stephen Keshi says he never felt a place… Read more »

Ghana: Appiah Proud of Black Stars' Performance

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says it was his side's positive attitude that earned them an impressive point against Germany on Saturday, but admits the result is tinged with some… Read more »

Algeria: Upbeat Mood in Algerian Camp

Algeria will have taken plenty of heart from their clash with Belgium in their World Cup Group H opener, but know they will likely have to beat South Korea if they are to advance… Read more »

Nigeria: Odemwingie Ends 16-Year Wait for Super Eagles

Nigeria have taken a giant step towards the second round of the World Cup after Peter Odemwingie scored in the first half to give them a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their… Read more »

South Africa: 'Expose Us When We Abuse State Resources' - Deputy President

South Africa's Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has told the country's editors to "be critical" and "speak your minds" but also to provide the context within which news happens… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana, Germany Draw in Thrilling Clash

Miroslav Klose scored a record-equalling 15th World Cup goal as Ghana let a second half lead slip to draw 2-2 with Germany in their thrilling World Cup Group G clash in Fortaleza… Read more »

Lesotho: Maseru Coalition Govt Under Threat

Lesotho is in political turmoil after Parliament was prorogued and one of the members of its coalition government threatened to pull out. South Africa has responded by expressing… Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Have Everything to Play for

Nigeria can put memories of their disappointing 0-0 draw with Iran behind them if they get a victory against a very useful Bosnia-Herzegovina side in Cuiabá on Saturday. Read more »

Ghana: Black Stars Face Daunting Match-Up With Germany

Ghana's hopes of reaching the second round of the World Cup depend on getting something out of a match-up with an in-form Germany. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorians Still in Running for World Cup

Cote d'Ivoire's defeat at the hands of Colombia in Brasilia on Thursday was certainly disappointing for the African side, but by no means fatal to their second-round hopes. Read more »

Liberia: Taylor in Bid to Transfer to Rwandan Prison

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor has launched a bid to serve his prison sentence for war crimes in Rwanda instead of Britain. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Gervinho Goal Not Enough for Cote d'Ivoire's Elephants

Africa's poor 2014 World Cup continued as Cote d'Ivoire lost 2-1 to Colombia in their Group C clash in Brasilia on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: Indomitable Lions Put On a World Cup Horror Show

African football has worked hard in the last few decades to try and break the stereotype of the continent's players being overly physical, ill-disciplined and tactically naive. Read more »