Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup
Ghana’s Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.
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‘Small country with big heart’: A look into Cape Verde’s World Cup debut
After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football’s grandest stage.
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Senegal football fans return home after royal pardon in Morocco
Fans arrested in Morocco in the aftermath of AFCON 2025 final were returned on humanitarian pardon by the Moroccan king.
Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears
Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
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Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC
Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC.
Published On 23 May 2026
Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON final
Morocco jailed 18 Senegal fans following fan disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
Pressure on Sundowns coach in Rabat ahead of richest African club clash
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns are seeking to end a below-par season on a high when they face AS FAR Rabat in Morocco.
DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US Ebola warning
World Cup cohosts United States have warned Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears.
Uganda confirms 3 new Ebola cases, as 10 more countries ‘at risk’ of virus
New cases linked to DRC outbreak include driver who transported Uganda’s first confirmed patient and a health worker.
Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government
The renewed instability could complicate bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
From: NewsFeed
Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift erupts
Supporters of Senegal’s ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar.
Published On 23 May 2026
