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FIFA introduces two new red-card rules at World Cup
Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup were updated Tuesday because of two controversies in international football this year.
Ugandan authorities arrest dozens of foreigners in possible human trafficking case
As Uganda presses ahead with its crackdown on illegal migration, authorities have arrested dozens of foreigners since Monday. The latest operation targeted a group of people living in the north of the country, and another group living in a closed compound.
FIFA to pay out $100 million in extra cash to help cover World Cup teams’ costs
FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash to World Cup teams to help cover higher-than-expected costs of being in North America.
Four critically endangered mountain bongos return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way to their native forests after years in the care of a zoo in the Czech Republic.
France urges citizens to leave Mali as security crisis deepens
France has called on its nationals in Mali to leave the country “as soon as possible,” warning of an “extremely volatile” security situation after coordinated attacks struck several cities, including the capital Bamako.
Officials warn of deepening crisis amid South Sudan’s hunger emergency
Almost two‑thirds of South Sudan’s population — around 7.9 million people —are now facing severe hunger, according to new figures released Tuesday, as renewed fighting between government and opposition forces accelerates the country’s slide toward catastrophe.
Pix of the Day, 29 April 2026
Pix of the Day, 29 April 2026
Unexploded landmines a hidden threat for residents in Sudanese capital
Tens of thousands of people have returned to Khartoum since the army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces in March last year.
US denies funding DR Congo paramilitary mine guard
The United States on Tuesday denied funding paramilitary units charged with securing mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after Kinshasa announced the creation of a mining guard.
South Sudan’s hunger emergency: officials warn of deepening crisis
Almost two‑thirds of South Sudan’s population—around 7.9 million people—are now facing severe hunger, according to new figures released Tuesday, as renewed fighting between government and opposition forces accelerates the country’s slide toward catastrophe.