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World Cup 2026: What you need to know about DR Congo
What can I expect from DR Congo? Fifty-two years after a chastening World Cup debut, these Leopards are eager to show they’ve changed their spots. DR Congo have changed their name too; as Zaire, in 1974, their three group defeats included a 9-0 hammering by Yugoslavia. They’ve not qualified since, until now, but head […]
Multichoice launches 2026 Fifa World Cup
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – MultiChoice Uganda, a Canal+ Company has launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in Uganda unveiling comprehensive coverage on SuperSport, affordable subscription options and exciting customer promotions ahead of the world’s biggest football tournament scheduled for 11th June to 19th July, 2026.Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the FIFA […]
Rwanda basketball team is Africa’ champion
CAPTION: Rwanda team celebrate after being crowned at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda Monday June 1st 2026. (Courtesy). By AgenciesKIGALI – Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) Championship, which took place at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, and reached fans in 214 countries and […]
Why Champions League final is taking place at unusual time
By Agencies BUDAPEST – Football fans across the world might have noticed that this evening’s Champions League final is set to kick-off at an odd time. The showpiece contest in Budapest between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain is starting at 5pm UK time on Saturday, May 30.Bottom of Form A change has been made to this season’s Champions League finalCredit: […]
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CAPTION: Medical workers clean up at an Ebola treatment center in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on June 4, 2026. (Xinhua) KINSHASA, June 4 (Xinhua) — […]
Uganda, Tanzania strengthen tourism ties
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their […]
Mogadishu clams after two days fighting
CAPTION: Disruption across parts of Mogadishu began easing on Friday as the fighting drew to a close. [Faisal Ali/Al Jazeera] By AgenciesMOGADISHU – Fighting between government forces and opposition fighters that paralysed […]
Mogadishu clams after two days fighting
CAPTION: Disruption across parts of Mogadishu began easing on Friday as the fighting drew to a close. [Faisal Ali/Al Jazeera] By AgenciesMOGADISHU – Fighting between government forces and opposition fighters that paralysed […]
