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African Union Commission Raises Alarm Over US-Iran Military Escalation

28Feb

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African Union Commission Raises Alarm Over US-Iran Military Escalation

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a press statement released on Thursday, the Commission described the development as a serious intensification of hostilities in the Middle East, warning that the situation risks spiraling into a broader regional conflict with global consequences. Call for Restraint and Dialogue H.E. Mr. Youssouf called on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and urgently de-escalate tensions. He stressed that actions taken by states must be in full compliance with international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter to s...

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

26Dec

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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold. Camps run by the group in Sokoto state, which lies on Nigeria's border with Niger, were hit, the US military said, adding that an "initial assessment" suggested "multiple" fatalities. US President Donald Trump said the Christmas Day strikes were "powerful and deadly" and labelled the group "terrorist scum", saying it had been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar told the BBC it was a "joint operation" and had "nothing to do with a particular religion". Tuggar said the strikes had been planned "for quite some time" and had used int...

Nigeria–U.S. Security Cooperation Yields Precision Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets

26Dec

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Nigeria–U.S. Security Cooperation Yields Precision Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that ongoing security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with international partners, including the United States, has resulted in precision airstrikes against terrorist targets in the country’s North West. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerian authorities reaffirmed their commitment to structured bilateral and multilateral partnerships aimed at addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. The cooperation, the ministry said, includes intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and other forms of support conducted in line with international law, mutual respect for sovereignty, and shared security objectives. The ministry emphasized that all counter-terrorism operations are gu...

Groups and match-ups revealed for game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026

5Dec

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Groups and match-ups revealed for game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026

Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the biggest sporting event in history, conducted in Washington DC Spectacular draw reveals 12 exciting groups of four for game-changing tournament In-depth coverage and analysis available at FIFA.com The groups and match-ups for next year’s FIFA World Cup™, the biggest sporting event in history, have been revealed in the capital of the United States, Washington DC. Before a live studio audience of nearly 2,000 international guests at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and with an audience of millions engaging globally, the twelve groups of four teams for the game-changing 23rd edition of the tournament were determined. In-depth coverage and analysis of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is available no...

27Sep

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US reverses visa restrictions on Ghana

The United States Government has lifted visa restrictions imposed on Ghana, paving the way for Ghanaians to once again be eligible for five-year multiple entry visas and other consular privileges. Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the development in New York on Friday on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. It follows a bilateral meeting with Ms Allison Hooker, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. “I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations have led to this successful outcome,” Mr Ablakwa said. He added that the decision reflected growing confidence and renewed cooperation between Accra and Washington. It will be recalled that in July this year, the US imposed visa restrictions on...

Mahama urges removal of blockade on Cuba

26Sep

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Mahama urges removal of blockade on Cuba

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the removal of blockade on Cuba. The United States embargo against Cuba is an embargo preventing US businesses and citizens from conducting trade or commerce with Cuban interests since 1960. Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, President Mahama said: "As Dr Kwame Nkrumah, our nation's founder, famously said, 'we seek to be friends with all and enemies to none'." The President noted that the Cuban people shed their blood on African soil in the fight against apartheid. He reiterated that Cuba had been and continues to be a faithful friend of Africa. Touching on UN, the President said Ghana demands not only a reform of the Security Council, but also a reset of t...

FIFA World Cup 26 tickets: Applications for Visa Presale Draw now open

10Sep

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FIFA World Cup 26 tickets: Applications for Visa Presale Draw now open

Entry period for the first ticket phase – the Visa Presale Draw – is now open via FIFA.com/tickets, with purchasing time slots opening in October Tickets will start at USD 60 for group stage matches Additional information is available to fans on FIFA.com, while multimedia assets can be downloaded for editorial purposes on the FIFA Digital Hub The moment for fans to take action to experience the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet has finally arrived. The first ticket draw entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26 is now open at FIFA.com/tickets. As Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to welcome the world, the Visa Presale Draw gives fans worldwide the opportunity to take part in this historic tournament. Thanks to FIFA’s Official Payment Technology Par...

Africa on a New Economic Path with the US and How Israel and USA are the Biggest Beneficiary

19Aug

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Africa on a New Economic Path with the US and How Israel and USA are the Biggest Beneficiary

President Trump's Meeting with African Leaders: A Historic Moment for Economic Development and Trilateral Cooperation with Israel In recent weeks, a historically significant meeting took place at the White House between President Donald Trump and a group of key leaders from African nations. The meeting, focused on long term economic cooperation, touched on one of the continent's most painful challenges: poverty and economic stagnation amid an unimaginable wealth of natural resources. Alongside the clear words of support voiced by the African leaders toward President Trump, they made a direct appeal for real American African cooperation for economic development, infrastructure rehabilitation, and sovereign utilization of natural resources through mineral agreements between the countries....

Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer programme

11Aug

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer programme

Approximately 65,000 volunteers will be called on to support the delivery of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ yet Volunteers are the heartbeat of FIFA events, welcoming the world to tournaments Interested individuals can apply now at fifaworldcup.com/volunteers FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world. With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will be the largest volunteer programme for a FIFA event to date. Given the expanded 48-team format and activity across 16 Host Cities over the course of six weeks, the FIFA Vo...

Fans invited to submit FIFA Club World Cup 2025 second chance bracket as inaugural knockout stage approaches

27Jun

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Fans invited to submit FIFA Club World Cup 2025 second chance bracket as inaugural knockout stage approaches

Thousands of fans submit their guesses via FIFA Play Zone before tournament start, but none correctly predict full round of 16 line-up Real Madrid C. F., Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München among the clubs most favoured by fans to lift the trophy pre-tournament FIFA’s second chance knockout bracket is now open, with round of 16 matches set to make history in Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and Philadelphia With the final whistle of the thrilling 48-match group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 having sounded on Thursday evening, FIFA is inviting fans in the United States and around the world to join the excitement by challenging family and friends to fill out their predictions for a second chance bracket at the FIFA Play Zone. The second chance knockout bracket i...