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FIFA defends Balogun ruling despite concerns over World Cup’s integrity
FIFA’s decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has reignited a global debate over political influence in sport and the independence of football's governing bodies.
UN Human Rights Council condemns escalating violence in Sudan’s el-Obeid
The top United Nations human rights body, on Monday, approved without a vote a measure that condemns the escalating violence by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies in and around the city of el-Obeid in the North Kordofan region.
Cape Verde World Cup team hopes tournament success will boost next generation
Cape Verde’s World Cup journey has come to an end, but the island nation leaves the tournament with valuable memories and a new level of recognition.
Spain end Ronaldo era and Belgium eliminate USA
Spain and Belgium have booked their places in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after dramatic victories that ended the tournament hopes of Portugal and the United States.
Guinea-Bissau to hold referendum on expanding presidential power
Military-run Guinea-Bissau will hold a referendum later this year on whether to approve a constitutional change giving the president more powers, according to a government decree published on Monday.
France captain Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over ‘brazen racism’
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
UNICEF: More than 300 children killed in Sudan in last six months
More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the UN's children's agency said on Monday.
Algeria: record-low turnout shadows ruling party’s election victory
Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front has emerged as the largest party in parliament after legislative elections marked by a record-low voter turnout of just 21 percent. The poll highlighted growing public apathy despite government assurances of a transparent process.
Faye moves to launch new party as split with Sonko deepens
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch his own political party, signalling a decisive break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as the country's leadership rift widens ahead of key local elections and constitutional reforms.
DR Congo opens second Ebola treatment centre [Africanews Today]
Africa Today: DR Congo boosts Ebola care, Tanzania deploys security ahead of protests