FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong.” Infantino spoke with reporters during a rare question-and-answer session on the eve of the opening match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup tournament. He defended […]
Iran’s highest operational command unit has ordered closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz shortly after the launch of fresh American military aggression against the country, despite the Islamic Republic’s warnings against such military adventurism. “From this moment, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to the passage of […]
Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the continent, the largest African contingent ever seen at the tournament. The competition kicks off on Thursday in North America, with South Africa facing co-hosts Mexico in the opening match, and for the first time Africa will have double-digit representation on […]
At least four people were shot dead at a bar in Cameroon’s war-torn English-speaking Northwest Region overnight into Wednesday, according to witnesses and security sources. The shooting occurred in the Noni locality when gunmen, believed to be Ambazonia Restoration Forces, arrived at the bar and opened fire. “The Amba fighters opened fire, shooting everywhere, and […]
Security threats linked to separatist violence and a high number of road accidents remain among the main concerns facing Cameroon’s West Region, Governor Awa Fonka Augustine said during regional coordination meetings held on June 8 in Bakou, Haut-Nkam Division. The meetings brought together members of the Administrative Coordination Committee (CCA) and the Operational Coordination Committee […]