U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat-Salé: USA Opens 19 October
U-17 Women's World Cup Rabat 2026: the USA plays Samoa, Kenya and China PR from 19 October. Day passes from...
October 5, 2026Section
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Nairobi Marathon 2026: Southern Bypass Race on 25 October
Nairobi Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 25 October on the Southern Bypass, finishing at Uhuru Gardens. Start times, road closures...
October 5, 2026
Soweto Derby Tickets Sold Out for 31 October
Soweto Derby tickets for 31 October 2026 sold out within a day. Prices were R140 to R200 (US$8 to US$12);...
October 5, 2026
Lagos Fashion Week Runs 28 October to 1 November 2026
Lagos Fashion Week 2026 runs Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November. Venue status, access, e-Visa and safety tips for...
October 5, 2026
Ghana Grows 6% as Gold Lifts Exports, Reserves Dip
How is Ghana's economy doing in 2026? GDP grew 6.0% in Q2, inflation is 5.0% and gold exports rose 49%,...
October 5, 2026
Cape Town Sevens 2026 at DHL Stadium on 5 and 6 December
Cape Town Sevens 2026 is on 5 and 6 December at DHL Stadium. Tickets from R180 (about US$11) a day...
October 5, 2026
Igbo People, Language and Culture in Nigeria Explained
Igbo is both an ethnic group and a major Nigerian language, rooted in the southeast with a global diaspora. Dialects,...
October 5, 2026
US Jobs Miss Cuts Fed Hike Odds to 23%
Weak US jobs data cools Fed rate-hike bets as oil stays above $100. Global briefing on the data, dollar, and...
October 5, 2026
African Union Leaders Meet in Egypt on Trade and Water
African Union leaders meet in El-Alamein, Egypt, on 4 October to align AfCFTA trade, water and Agenda 2063 plans with...
October 4, 2026