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Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions
[Nile Post] BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be played in the US cities of Boston and Philadelphia this month.
Nigeria 2027: How Governor Alia is turning the tables on Benue’s godfather
Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia knows his Bible. But in Benue politics, the Catholic priest turned governor has also shown that he understands power.
Africa: World Cup Visa Row Escalates As Journalists Face Entry Denials
[Nile Post] With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in the United States.
Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa
[Nile Post] A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing him from officiating at the upcoming Fifa World Cup, according to the world football
Africa: Three Days to the World Cup - Meet the Only Nation With Three World Titles
[Premium Times] While Brazil remain the most successful nation with five titles, another South American country occupy a unique place in football history as the only country with exactly three FIFA World Cup crowns.
Africa: Pope Leo and the Global Charge for Ai Regulation
[Premium Times] Less human control of AI weaponry increases the appetite for wars, without their ending in sight, the Pontiff cautioned.
Africa: Africa's Many Tribes
[Premium Times] The Berlin Conference was a disservice to Africa. Irrespective of whichever echo chamber you stumble into, there is no question about this. What happened there? Apprehensive lest the late 19th century competition amongst European countries for influence in and
Ghana: Mahama’s mining agenda sparks debate over investor risk
From lease renewals to local-content directives, Ghana’s gold sector is sending mixed signals to investors as President John Mahama seeks a bigger share of the mining pie.
Africa: African Union to Host Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will host the Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026 from 13 to 14 July 2026 at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Expo
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Convened Members of His Cabinet to Bid Farewell to His Long-Time Colleague & Friend, H.E. Amb. @souefmo_elamine, the Outgoing Chief of Staff of the Commission
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning convened members of his Cabinet to bid farewell to his long-time colleague & friend, H.E. Amb. @souefmo_elamine, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the Commission, who
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.
Why the appointment of former Rwandan citizen in Uganda caused uproar
Who can’t be a minister? That has been the question under sharp discussion in Uganda after Parliament rejected the appointment of a Ugandan who formerly held Rwandan citizenship.
I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
Eritrea seeks help from Egypt to counter Abiy’s Red Sea ambitions
Ethiopia’s growing ambitions are drawing two of its most vigilant neighbours closer together, as Cairo and Asmara deepen cooperation from the Nile dispute to Red Sea security.
Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System
[Namibian] Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access to formal training.
Why Obiang’s Equatorial Guinea matters to Trump’s Africa policy
Equatorial Guinea gets a new US ambassador and a shout-out from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its 84-year-old ruler prepares to cede power to his son, the vice-president.
Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch
[UNFCCC] Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the
Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era
[This Day] Sokoto -- A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the continent cannot afford to be left
Africa: Africa's Mining Future Is Increasingly Driven By Energy-Enabled Digital Transformation
[Huawei] Across Africa, mining is no longer seen merely as an extractive industry, but as a strategic pillar of growth, foreign exchange earnings and industrial ambition. From copper and cobalt to gold, manganese and lithium, resource-rich countries are seeking to move further
Africa: Africa's Best Teacher Is Africa - How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World's Youngest Continent
[New Times] On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali Convention Center's auditorium was filled with nearly 700 participants, including Ministers of Education from 25 African countries, alongside
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
[Daily Maverick] Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.
Africa: AU Peacekeepers Face Deadly Risks and Limited Recognition
[ISS] Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation.
Africa: Proposed School History Syllabus Focuses On Africa As the Main Story, Not a Sidebar to Western History
[Daily Maverick] The move from the old curriculum is contentious, but is also a necessary and useful redirection.
Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police
[Africa Check] FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police
Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges 'Terms' of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries
[Liberian Observer] A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is
Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
Africa: Faiths Join Voices to Honour the Ocean On World Oceans Day
[ACNS] This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. Covering over 70% of the planet, producing at least 50% of its oxygen and providing a home to most of the Earth's
Cameroon: Franck and Chantal Biya in ruthless succession war
The discord between the first lady and the president’s son is longstanding – but it has sharpened around one decisive question: who will inherit power when the patriarch can no longer wield it?
What happened and why?
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
Africa: Le Nigeria lance le rapatriement de ses ressortissants d'Afrique du Sud
[allAfrica] Face à la recrudescence des violences à caractère xénophobe en Afrique du Sud, le gouvernement nigérian a annoncé le lancement d'une opération de rapatriement volontaire de ses ressortissants. Selon le ministère nigérian des Affaires étrangères, le premier vol,
Why Uganda and Africa must excel in space science
For millennia, Africa has not been a spectator to the heavens but an original interpreter of them. The celestial sphere above the Sahara, the equatorial belt, the Great Lakes region and the southern skies were a scientific manuscript navigated by African civilisations long
Africa: Dangote Strengthens Continental Brand Dominance, Tops Africa Rankings Again
[Leadership] Dangote Industries Limited has further reinforced its status as one of Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for the eighth consecutive year in the latest Brand Africa rankings.
Africa: Cascador Deploys $5m to African Startups Via New Fund
[Daba Finance] Cascador deployed more than $5 million into 7 African startups at its second annual pitch day, as the growth-stage founder platform expands funding for companies with social impact.
Africa: Yamify Gets Launch Africa Backing for AI Deployment Platform
[Daba Finance] Yamify secured funding from Launch Africa Ventures as part of its pre-seed round, giving the developer-first AI startup new capital to expand distribution.
Africa: Morocco Aim to Make World Cup History Again After 2022 Breakthrough
[CAF] Morocco will go into the FIFA World Cup in North America carrying both expectation and belief after becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals at Qatar 2022.
Africa: FIFA World Cup - South Africa's Emphatic Return to the Global Stage After a 16-Year Wait
[CAF] After a 16-year absence from the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana are gearing up to make an exciting return to the FIFA World Cup, following their last appearance at the global showpiece as hosts in 2010.
Africa: Algeria Eye Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
[CAF] Algeria will head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high ambitions following their return to football's biggest stage for the first time since 2014. The Desert Foxes will be determined to re-establish themselves among the world's elite and add a new chapter to their FIFA
Africa: Algeria Extend Petkovic Contract Before World Cup Opener Against Argentina
[CAF] Algeria have extended the contract of national team coach Vladimir Petkovic until July 2028, days before the Desert Foxes begin their FIFA World Cup campaign in North America.
Africa: Human Rights Assessment of the 2025-2026 US Bilateral Health Agreements
[HRW] In late 2025 the United States launched bilateral negotiations for health aid as part of the "America First" Global Health Strategy.The agreements were negotiated after the elimination of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in early 2025 and raise concerns
Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
[HRW] Washington -- Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access
Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment
The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.
Iran war could spark Africa’s next jobs crisis
According to the International Labour Organization, the oil shock triggered by the Middle East conflict could have severe consequences for the continent’s labour market, with SMEs, informal workers and the agricultural sector set to be the most vulnerable.
Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Fatalities were the highest on record since 1994, with approximately 244,600 people killed in conflict in 2025.
Africa: Govt Protests Ill-Treatment of Nigerians in South Africa
[This Day] The Federal Government on Monday registered its displeasure over the ill- treatment of Nigerians living in South Africa, insisting Nigerian citizens residing in the country have been unfairly targeted, harassed and subjected to unjust treatment.
Africa: South Africa Gears Up for Africa's Biggest Aerospace and Defence Showcase
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has declared itself ready to host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, as the country marks 100 days to go before the continent's premier aerospace and defence event takes place.
He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler
The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.
Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery
[Afrobarometer] Government performance ratings improve slightly, but still overwhelmingly negative.