South Africa survived a tense drama to beat Zimbabwe 3–2 and qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage, while Angola dominated but failed to score in a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Egypt
Morocco sealed top spot in Group A at AFCON 2025 with a dominant 3–0 win over Zambia, while Mali advanced to the Round of 16 after a goalless draw with Comoros despite a late red card drama
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles and vowed continued expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
Ivory Coast and Cameroon played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their AFCON 2025 Group F clash in Marrakesh, with Amad Diallo and Junior Tchamadeu on target as both sides remained level at the top of the group
Mozambique ended nearly 40 years without an AFCON win after a thrilling 3–2 victory over Gabon at the Stade Adrar, with standout performances from Bangal, Catamo, and Calila
Sadio Mané scored his 51st international goal to help Senegal come from behind and secure a 1-1 draw against DR Congo at AFCON 2025, keeping the defending champions top of Group D
Ghana’s security agencies have arrested 141 suspected cybercriminals in coordinated operations in Tabora and Lashibi, seizing laptops and mobile phones