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Schoolchildren in Haiti stage their own World Cup in call for peace
As the FIFA World Cup prepares for kickoff, schoolchildren in Haiti are playing along. 48 schools have been chosen to represent the 48 countries in the World Cup and stage their own tournament. But Ti Mondial 2026 is more than a football tournament - it’s a call for peace.
Young riders join Ebola awareness drive in eastern DRC
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have taken to the streets of Bunia and Rwampara in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to spread Ebola prevention messages.
Nigerian nationals in South Africa repatriated amid growing anti-migrant tensions
Nigerians fleeing the wave of anti-immigrant tensions sweeping South Africa arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday for repatriation. For weeks, groups armed with sticks and shields have marched through parts of the country demanding that foreigners with no papers leave by the end of the month.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, state TV reports
Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, the country’s state media announced on Thursday.
Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church
Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Familia’s new tower in Barcelona, now the world’s tallest church, in a mass marking 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death.
‘Fire of Ebola’ dying down Uganda’s President Museveni tells the nation
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says the "fire of Ebola has started going down" in an address to the nation. Museveni and officials state there have been "no new cases" for five days, with the president calling the outbreak "easy to stop."
Countdown on to the opening match in Mexico of the FIFA World Cup
The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.
US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of FIFA World Cup
The EU says there is no evidence that additional border measures were needed to prevent the spread of the virus to Europe.
Somali football referee denied entry to US returns home to hero’s welcome
Speaking at the airport, Omar Artan told supporters not to give up hope and vowed to participate in the next World Cup.
Congolese doctors to go on strike amid Ebola outbreak
They have denounced what they said was government’s failure to respond concretely to their demands for better pay and working conditions.