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Cape Verde qualifies for first ever World Cup in 2026. Here's what to know
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...
Game Day Victory Vault Wk 5 – Lyndale Glass
5 hours ago in Entertainment Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride"...
'I don't have words': Cape Verde erupts in celebration after historic World Cup qualification
A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Tuesday AEDT after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup. Amid honking horns and street fireworks, euphoric fans poured...
Deaths, Disappearances, and Danger in Immigrant – Detention In partnership with American Community Media – National Briefing Series
By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Pilar Marerro, co-producer of American Community Media’s Weekly National Briefings served as moderator for this briefing with three expert panelists and eighty media outlets. She reported that fifteen...

Eswatini accepts 11 more convicted criminals from the United States, South Africans express concern
The Kingdom of Eswatini announced that it will be accepting more convicted criminals from the United States of America The acting spokesperson for the government stated that the immigrants pose no security threat to the nation or neighbouring...

Goals and Highlights: Eswatini vs Angola in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (2-2)
94' - Game over! The match at Somhlolo National Stadium ends. In a very tight match, Eswatini and Angola are tied 2-2 in the ninth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Thank you for watching this great match with us live. ↔️ 89' - Angola...

SA reacts to Enhle Mbali and Black Coffee's throwback picture: "She was there from the beginning"
After Enhle Mbali announced her divorce from Black Coffee, people picked sides, and a heated debate ensued A user unearthed an old photo of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali during the DJ's humble beginnings The fan was defending Enhle against trolls...

Fifa World Cup: Cape Verde make history with World Cup qualification
Cape Verde added a third goal in added time when Stopira, a substitute for Joao Paulo, pounced on a loose ball to score. Cape Verde rely heavily on players born outside the nation to Cape Verdean parents or grandparents. Livramento was born in...

With 15 Wives, 30 Children, 100 Attendants, Eswatini’s King Mswati III’s Lavish Abu Dhabi Arrival Sparks Global Outrage
SRINAGAR: An old video of Eswatini’s King Mswati III arriving in Abu Dhabi has resurfaced online, reigniting debate over the African monarch’s extravagant lifestyle and the deep poverty facing his country. The footage, first seen in July, shows...

From hip-hop to neo-soul: Meet Southern Africa’s rising musical innovators
Southern Africa’s underground music scene is thriving, driven by artists who prioritize experimentation, independence, and community over mainstream validation. In South Africa, Brotherkupa’s bass-heavy hip-hop and Mfanatouchline’s inventive...

Goal and Highlights for São Tomé and Príncipe 1-0 Malawi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in for another World Cup Qualifying match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH And in the last...

Highlights and Goals Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia (1-1) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of Match Friends, the excitement is over in Africa. Equatorial Guinea and Liberia drew 1-1 in the African 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. It was a tangled match with few scoring opportunities. Both teams weren't sufficiently prominent...

Highlights and Goals Mauritius vs Lybia (0-0) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of the match In a game that featured very few thrills and scoring chances, Mauritius and Libya drew 0-0. In Group G, Cape Verde qualified for the next World Cup, which will be played on North American soil. Surprisingly, Cameroon...

World Cup qualifier stopped by runaway rat, Cape Verde makes history
Cape Verde will play in the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 showpiece. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...
Wild scenes as tiny nation qualifies for World Cup for first time
Cape Verde will play in the FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Eswatini 3-0 to top their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday (AEDT). The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa has...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 9:43 p.m. EDT
Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer TORONTO (AP) — Julio Rodríguez and Jorge Polanco hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Seattle Mariners took a 2-0 lead in the AL...

Shililifa claims historic victory in Eswatini
Hilma Nalupe Namibian cyclist Olivia Shililifa made history at the MTN Khemani Road Classic 2025 in Eswatini, becoming the first woman to win the 100km race. Racing for CYMOT Racing Team on 27 September, Shililifa powered through the tough terrain...

How to watch NHL 2025/26: live stream every game, TV channels
Watch NHL 2025/26 live streams as hockey teams from the US and Canada clash on the ice once more on the quest for the Stanley Cup. Below we have all the info on how to watch NHL hockey from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV...

Tiny Cape Verde become second smallest country in history to qualify for World Cup and condemn Man Utd stars to playoffs
CAPE VERDE made history as they qualified for the 2026 World Cup in heroic fashion. The African island country defeated Eswatini 3-0 in their last qualifier at their national stadium in their country’s capital city of Praia. Sign up for the Sport...

Meet the Underground Artists Redefining Southern Africa’s Music Scene
The term underground occupies contested terrain in the modern era. Back in the nineties, it was used to describe a distinct sound, subculture, or way of being — often marked by aesthetic rebellion and opposition to the mainstream — but its...