June 14, 2010
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Fail to Roar at World Cup
Cameroon had the lion’s share of the play against Japan at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Monday but there was nothing indomitable about their play as they… Read more »
Algeria: Desert Foxes Say They Must Win Against England
Algeria are trying to take what positives they can out of their 1-0 defeat in a lacklustre Group C fixture with Slovenia in Polokwane on Sunday. Read more »
June 13, 2010
Ghana: Black Stars Score Africa's First World Cup Win
African football scored a first World Cup success on day three of competition in South Africa as Ghana grabbed a late winner to beat Serbia 1-0 in Pretoria on Sunday. Read more »
Cameroon: Indomitable Lions Coach Makes Shock World Cup Selection
A run of seven matches without a win has promoted the prospect of radical change from Cameroon for Monday's World Cup tie against Japan in Bloemfontein, but the turmoil in the… Read more »
Algeria: Desert Foxes Defeated in Sloppy Performance
Slovenia claimed a first-ever FIFA World Cup win when they beat the 10 men of Algeria 1-0 in their Group C encounter in Polokwane on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles 'Not Out of It Yet' Says World Cup Coach
They might have lost the match, but Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback will probably secretly be pleased with the 1-0 defeat to Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday. Read more »
June 12, 2010
Ghana: Black Stars Upbeat About World Cup Chances
Ghana open their 2010 FIFA World Cup Group D campaign against Serbia at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday, hoping to overcome the loss of key man Michael Essien in… Read more »
Nigeria: Outstanding Goalkeeping Keeps Losing Super Eagles in Game
An early goal for Argentina was enough to see them beat Nigeria 1-0 in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Group B encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. Read more »
Algeria: Desert Foxes Ready for World Cup Clash With Slovenia, Despite Injuries
If Algeria are to have any chance of getting out of their 2010 FIFA World Cup Group C, they need a positive start in their opening encounter against Slovenia in Polokwane on… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana's Coach - Carlos Alberto Parreira
Head coach Joel Santana was replaced by fellow Brazilian and former Bafana Bafana coach, Carlos Alberto Parreira. Read more »
South Africa: Overview of Bafana Bafana at World Cup
Many of the home team's supporters fear Bafana Bafana (The Boys, the Boys) will struggle to make it out of the group stage. The United States and co-hosts Japan and South Korea,… Read more »
June 11, 2010
South Africa: Tragedy Hits Mandelas on Eve of World Cup
Nelson Mandela's family was struck by tragedy on the eve of the opening of the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament, forcing him to withdraw from the opening ceremony. Read more »
South Africa: Nervous Bafana Team Breaks Ice at World Cup
Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira admits that his side were nervous in their opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup against Mexico, but says he hopes "the ice is now… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Hold Mexico to Draw at World Cup Opener
Amid a cacophony of sound and colour, South Africa and Mexico drew the opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup 1-1 at Soccer City, though both coaches might be ruing not picking up… Read more »
Nigeria: Strong Super Eagles Face World-Class Argentines
Nigeria open their 2010 FIFA World Cup Group B campaign against the might of Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Road to South Africa
After a draw against Tunisia, trouble started for the Super Eagles when they drew with Mozambique, leaving them trailing Tunisia in points. Read more »
June 10, 2010
South Africa: National Pride Boosts Bafana Against Confident Mexico
Hosts South Africa open their 2010 FIFA World Cup Group A campaign against a strong Mexican side at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Friday. Read more »
June 08, 2010
Africa: How Will Continent's Sides Fare in World Cup?
Africa will have a record six representatives at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals, but just how will they fare amongst a field that is the strongest ever put together for the global… Read more »
June 07, 2010
Africa: Developed World Inhibits African Trade - Report
Developed countries have responded to the global financial crisis by adopting protectionist measures which have damaged Africa's chances of boosting its exports, according to a… Read more »
June 04, 2010
Rwanda: U.S. Calls for Release of Opposition Leader's Lawyer
The United States has called for the release of a American defense lawyer detained by police in Rwanda. Read more »
June 03, 2010
Africa: Think Tank Attacks West as 'Out of Touch' on Africa
An influential British think tank has warned the West that it will lose out to emerging nations unless it replaces its "humanitarian" approach to Africa with a more strategic focus… Read more »
June 02, 2010
Africa: 'Patronizing' West Risks Losing Trade, Influence to Emerging Powers, Warns Think Tank
The executive summary of the report issued by the British think tank, Chatham House, entitled "Our Common Strategic Interests: Africa's Role in the Post-G8 World": Read more »
Africa: Who Speaks for Africa?
An excerpt from a report by the British think tank, Chatham House: Read more »
Africa: What is the Committee of Ten?
A low-profile committee of key African finance ministers and bankers, founded in response to the global financial crisis of 2008, may become a vehicle for ensuring Africa's needs… Read more »
May 29, 2010
Africa: Victims of Rights Violations Turn Their Eyes to Kampala
Starting in Kampala on Monday, representatives of governments, the United Nations and civil society groups will meet for the first time to review the workings of the International… Read more »