Xenophobia Backlash Hits South Africa’s Image, Artists And Diplomacy
That moment of public embarrassment is just one symptom of a much bigger problem, according to Justice and Constitutional Development…
Ghana’s Thomas Partey Denied Entry To Canada For World Cup Opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the Black Stars’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied…
World Cup 2026 Begins As 48 Nations Chase Football’s Biggest Prize
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Thursday as national teams from across the world gather in North America…
Senegal FA Rejects Discrimination Claims Over Viral Airport Footage
Senegal’s football federation has pushed back against claims of discriminatory treatment after viral footage appeared to show the “Lions of…
U.S. Presses Europe On Ebola Travel Bans As World Cup Kicks Off
With the FIFA World Cup days away from kicking off across North America, Washington has turned up the diplomatic heat…
Omar Artan, First Somali Referee Set For World Cup, Denied Entry To U.S.
Omar Artan, who was poised to become the first Somali referee at the World Cup finals, has been removed from…
Royal Air Maroc Opens Africa’s First Nonstop Link To US West Coast
With just four days to go before the opening whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Royal Air Maroc quietly…
FIFA Unveils New Pre-Match Ceremony For 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced an innovative pre-match ceremony that will take place at every game during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World…