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World Cup ticket prices surge on FIFA re-sale site

The ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have skyrocketed on the resale platforms, a few months ahead of the competition's commencement in July.

WHO urges US to share Covid origins findings

The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic's origins, despite the United States quitting the WHO

The Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum on the 2030 FIFA World Cup opens

The Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum on the 2030 FIFA World Cup opened on Tuesday in Salé, bringing together business leaders from the three countries to discuss joint opportunities, best practices, and sustainable investments related to the tourn...

Rhino poaching in South Africa’s Kruger park doubles despite national drop

Official statistics show poachers killed 352 of the animals last year compared to 420 in 2024, with 175 of the deaths taking place in the Kruger.

Libya grants foreign oil companies exploration licences

Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licences for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability.

AI adoption rises in governments, but citizen satisfaction lags

A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit Organisation examines how governments are using artificial intelligence to transform public services.

Court ruling on Mali sanctions reignites regional integration debate {Business Africa}

A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the costs of sanctions and Does love have a price tag? As Valentine’s Day spending hits record highs, Zambians weigh romance a...

Egyptian troops take part in training ahead of AU deployment in Somalia

Its mandate is to help bolster Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region.

Uproar in Zimbabwe over cabinet plan to extend president’s rule to 2030

Opposition figures described the changes as a “constitutional coup” saying they must be put to a national referendum.

Students turn on Senegalese government over Dakar university violence

The protests over unpaid stipends reflects growing frustration among the youth who accuse the government they helped bring to power of not living up to their promises.