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Who Is Omar Artan? Top African Referee Denied Entry to US Ahead of FIFA World Cup Despite Valid Visa Claims

Omar Artan, Africa's top football referee, was denied entry to the US and will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite claims he held a valid visa

International Business Times UK

Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links to terror organizations. Despite holding a visa and FIFA accreditation, US authorities deemed him inadmissible, shattering his dream and sparking controversy. Omar…

The Economic Times

Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major

JOHANNESBURG - Cape Town has been added to the prestigious World Marathon Majors, the elite series said on Wednesday, making it the first African race in the circuit.

Bangkok Post

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Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Mass shooting leaves 12 dead and at least 9 hurt in an impoverished South Africa community

At least 12 people are dead and nine were more injured in a mass shooting in a Johannesburg suburb

AAP

‘Troubling’ Trump health deals with Africa jeopardise human rights, report says

Report from Human Rights Watch says countries should be ‘wary’ of US push for agreements with individual African nations

The Independent UK

The reality behind the headlines: How safe is South Africa for tourists?

As shocking headlines shine a light on the issue of tourist security in South Africa, Amelia Neath speaks to local guides to go behind the stories and find out how visitors can experience all that the country has to offer while staying safe

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GameChange Energy Named #1 Solar Tracker Company in India, Africa, and APAC, #2 Globally, by Wood Mackenzie

NORWALK, Conn., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Energy, a global energy infrastructure company, announced that it has been ranked the world's second-largest solar tracker company by Wood Mackenzie, one of the most respected independent research and consulting firms in the energy industry. The ranking, published in Wood Mackenzie's latest…

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World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites?

Will Spain or England add a second star to their shirts? Are we set for a final rematch between Argentina and France? Or can Senegal or Morocco clinch a first title for Africa? Here’s a look at the favourites and dark horses at the 2026 World Cup.

France 24

Do aid cuts fuel violent conflict in Africa? How to promote peace

The last 18 months have seen a historic decline in development aid budgets from various donor countries, in a period where many of them are earmarking more funds for rearmament. The biggest waves have been made by the abrupt and massive reduction in American aid.

The Conversation

AI regulation in Africa: why copying the European model won’t work

Mauritius set out its national AI strategy in 2018, the first by an African country. Since then over a dozen African states have adopted national AI policies of some sort or another.

The Conversation

World Cup 2026: the real story of the resilient African migrants reshaping global football

Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

The Conversation

Golden goal: Siphiwe Tshabalala for South Africa v Mexico at the 2010 World Cup

The World Cup did not save South Africa. But for one impossible second, as that ball flew into the top corner, it showed us the country we wanted to be

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopia is slowly tearing toward a new ocean, and geologists have uncovered how the rift is pulling the continent apart from below

New research reveals a powerful geological process is actively tearing Africa apart from beneath. A rhythmic plume of molten rock beneath Ethiopia's Afar region is creating a new ocean, while the Turkana Rift Zone has thinned significantly, nearing a critical stage of breakup. This geological activity may have also preserved…

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Trinasolar and Ecohope Solar Sign 600MW MoU to Distribute Latest Vertex G3 Modules Across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa

SHANGHAI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecohope Solar, a global PV and ESS solutions provider with offices in China, Thailand and the UAE. The MoU was signed at SNEC PV Power…

The Independent UK

Trump administration says Somali referee denied US entry over links to ‘terror organisation’ suspects

Omar Artan, who was Africa’s referee of the year in 2025, endured an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the US last weekend despite being issued with a valid visa

Euronews

EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May

Records were broken in Britain, France, Ireland and Portugal last month as a "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa pushed temperatures well above normal levels across western Europe.

The Independent UK

Some burial societies in Africa now focus on helping the living, too

Burial societies in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa are turning into lifelines for daily survival

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The Guardian - UK

Project a Black Planet review: spits out dreary academic theory where it should sing

This exhibition is so in love with the theoretical whimsy of utopian Panafrica that it loses superb artworks in an indigestible intellectual stew

The Economic Times

African proverb of the day: 'An old man marrying a young lady is like buying a book...' Life lessons by Nubian proverb on marriage, love, relationships, age gap, life journey, commitment, and why one should tie knot after due consideration

African proverb of the day highlights the challenges that can arise when people at very different stages of life enter a marriage. This Nubian proverb uses a simple comparison to explain age gaps, commitment, relationships, compatibility, and long-term expectations. It encourages people to think carefully before marriage and reminds them…

The Independent UK

Why is Lumumba Vea not at England vs DR Congo? All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World Cup

Numerous figures have endured US visa and entry issues and the list is growing as the 2026 World Cup gets going

Radio France Internationale

Africa's sound, African film at Cannes and the World Cup kick-off

This week, Spotlight on Africa explores cinema and music scoring for African documentary projects with storytellers from Mozambique and Kenya. We will also bring you news from the Cannes Film Festival, along with the African teams selected to take part in the football World Cup.

Capital & Main

Ousted by the Trump Administration, U.S. Immigrants Remain Locked up in African Kingdom

Held indefinitely, immigrants imprisoned in Eswatini lack medical attention, food and clothing, according to complaint.

Radio France Internationale

Africa's sound, Cannes' snub and the World Cup kicks off

The Guardian - UK

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?

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