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Africa: FIFA Promised a World Cup Economic Boom, but U.S. Stands May Be Emptier Than Usual
[CFR] Travel bans, visa denials, safety fears, and record-high ticket prices are suppressing World Cup attendance--and threatening both FIFA's promised…
Africa: Communiqué of the African Union Commission On the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East
[African Union] The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United…
Africa: Cape Town Marathon Earns Historic World Major Status for Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running's biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed…
Africa: Youthconnekt Africa Summit Returns to Kigali
[New Times] The eighth edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit will take place in Kigali from November 25 to 27…
Africa: AU Backs Record 10 Teams At 2026 World Cup As Somalia Protests Referee Visa Denial
[Reporter] The African Union on Thursday threw its support behind the 10 African nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World…
Africa: Fossil Fuel Wealth Fails to Deliver Development in Africa - Report
[IPS] Nairobi -- A new report examining the economic impact of oil and gas production in Africa has found that…
Africa: Ebola is Back. So Are The Double Standards
[Bhekisisa] Is history repeating itself -- just four years after the COVID-19 pandemic -- with the United States demanding an…
Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges 'Massive Rethink' of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup
[UN News] The UN's top human rights official has called for a 'massive rethink' of US immigration and security policies…
Africa: Refugee Numbers Drop for First Time in a Decade, but Millions Remain Trapped
[UN News] Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported…
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026
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Africa: Kenya Wins International Cooperative Alliance Africa Top Seat
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Co-operative Bank Holdings and the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chair McLoud Malonza has been elected…