Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north at World Cup?
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
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What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?
Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country.
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Anti-Immigrant anger grows in South Africa as migrants forced onto streets
Foreign nationals in Durban say they’ve been forced from their homes and businesses.
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South African president to face impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
Impeachment committee to hold first meeting next week as President Cyril Ramaphosa challenges findings in court.
Two uncapped players named in South Africa’s World Cup squad
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![The bank’s 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index ranked Morocco at 0.8415 points, narrowly ahead of South Africa’s 0.8396 points [Handout/African Development Bank]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/55292846229_c9a6530f00_o-1779950315.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa
The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
Published On 28 May 2026
Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
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Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Published On 27 May 2026
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.
Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?
Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
