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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» JOHANNESBURG — Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.
Irish look to finally bury World Cup under-achievers tag
AFP, Published on 13/10/2023
» PARIS - Ireland will seek to at last break through their World Cup glass ceiling by beating New Zealand to reach the semi-finals for the first time on Saturday.
Gabon counts on visitors to help preserve great apes
AFP, Published on 22/04/2022
» LOANGO NATIONAL PARK (GABON) - Around a bend on a narrow trail that runs deep into the forest of Gabon's Loango national park, Kamaya comes into view. The huge silverback gorilla coolly watches visitors arrive, then goes back to his meal.
Sea turtles find protection from Senegal fishermen
AFP, Published on 04/07/2020
» JOAL-FADIOUTH (SENEGAL) - In a classic case of "poacher turning gamekeeper", the fishermen of Senegal have joined forces to protect one of the ocean's most endangered species -- the sea turtle.
Australia calls for independent probe into global virus response
AFP, Published on 19/04/2020
» SYDNEY: Australia on Sunday called for an independent investigation into the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the World Health Organization's handling of the crisis.
Formula One unrest, uncertainty as Hamilton eyes Schumacher record
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LONDON - An air of unrest and uncertainty hangs over Formula One as the global motor racing bandwagon flies to Melbourne for the start of the 71st championship season at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Young guns shine as Arsenal move into FA Cup fifth round
AFP, Published on 28/01/2020
» BOURNEMOUTH: Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal's "hungry" youngsters after Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah fired their side into the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Monday.
In northwest Spain, conservation efforts pay off as bears thrive
AFP, Published on 04/10/2019
» POLA DE SOMIEDO (SPAIN) - Daylight is only just breaking over Spain's Cantabrian Mountains and already a dozen enthusiasts are up and about in the hope of spotting a brown bear.
Rebuilding Man Utd face uncertain future
AFP, Published on 04/08/2019
» LONDON: Manchester United have missed out on the top four in four of the six seasons since Alex Ferguson stepped down and fans are coming to terms with their current status as Premier League also-rans.
Poachers threaten precious Madagascar forest and lemurs
AFP, Published on 22/04/2019
» VOHIBOLA (MADAGASCAR) - Under a leaden sky, six rangers walk silently in single file through Vohibola, one of the last primary forests in eastern Madagascar.