Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending champions. But its fans feel confident. Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending champions. But its fans feel confident. Read More
Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed. Read More »
The Central African nation remembers the end of a murderous campaign against ethnic Tutsis that killed hundreds of thousands of people. The Central African nation remembers the end of a murderous campaign against ethnic Tutsis that killed hundreds of thousands of people. Read More
In Rwanda, July 4 Is Liberation Day From Genocide Read More »
Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament: a spot in the knockouts. Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament:
At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible Read More »
The tiny African nation was eliminated from the World Cup by one of soccer’s biggest powers, Argentina, but there was still plenty to celebrate. The tiny African nation was eliminated from the World Cup by one of soccer’s biggest powers, Argentina, but there was still plenty to celebrate. Read More
For Cape Verde, There’s Victory in Their World Cup Defeat Read More »
The measure will allow the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to stay in office until 2030. Critics say the move tightens his autocratic grip on power and erodes the nation’s democracy. The measure will allow the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to stay in office until 2030. Critics say the move tightens his autocratic grip on power and erodes
Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term Read More »
In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and high society. In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and high
The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth. Read More »
A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority. A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority. Read More
For Rebels in Congo, Ebola Could Help Strengthen Their Rule Read More »
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories. After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories. Read More
Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina Read More »
The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still hasn’t been brought to the United States. The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still
Arrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia Read More »
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap. History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap. Read More
As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix Read More »
