Soccer-Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full Fifa fee
MIAMI – Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the US to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full tournament fee.... Read more.
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory
DAKAR – The meetings have become routine. Every few months, jihadists in Mali affiliated with al-Qaeda summon the men of Poutchi to a mud-brick mosque... Read more.
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says
DAKAR – The US has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said at the weekend, describing it as a “super... Read more.
LinkedIn led Lopes on World Cup adventure with Cape Verde
When Roberto Lopes was originally contacted by the Cape Verdean football association on LinkedIn, he did what many people do with unsolicited messages on the professional... Read more.
Soccer-confident DR Congo ready to bring African flair to World Cup after long wait
HOUSTON – Jubilant singing and the raspy sound of vuvuzelas have created an unmistakingly African feel to Democratic of Republic Congo’s training in Houston,... Read more.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710
KINSHASA – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 710, including 149 deaths, government data showed on Saturday.... Read more.
IMF looks at how best to support Mozambique
The International Monetary Fund has discussed Mozambique’s request for a fund-supported arrangement, as it concluded a week-long mission to the heavily indebted... Read more.
Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector
Zimbabwe’s government said on Friday it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees, as it seeks to bring the largely informal market... Read more.
Zimbabwe’s state gold miner plans to double output by 2029
Zimbabwe’s state-owned gold mining company Mutapa Gold Resources plans to double its annual output to 220 000 ounces by 2029 after securing funding for an... Read more.
Oil falls to near two-month lows as Trump calls off threatened strikes on Iran
Oil prices fell over 3% on Friday to their lowest in nearly two months after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled new strikes on Iran, reducing fears of an escalation... Read more.
