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23 Jul 2026, 09:32 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

FIFA head Gianni Infantino is under fire over his handling of the 2026 World Cup and his plans to expand the tournament even further.

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'His time is up': La Liga head Javier Tebas calls on FIFA's Infantino to step down
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23 Jul 2026, 09:09 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

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AFCON to expand to 28 teams as CAF unveils new 2027 format
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23 Jul 2026, 08:28 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

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World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams
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23 Jul 2026, 08:15 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A growing funding crisis dominated discussions at the African Union's Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra on Wednesday. Leaders warned that cuts in international aid and limited domestic investment are threatening decades of progress against diseases including HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.

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Funding cuts threaten Africa's progress in fight against disease
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23 Jul 2026, 05:41 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.

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Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration
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22 Jul 2026, 20:03 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Ndodana Tshuma, who is in custody on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters, did not apply for bail when he appeared at a Johannesburg court on Wednesday

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Man sought in killings of family in UK remains in custody in South Africa
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22 Jul 2026, 19:06 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China

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Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen business, trade ties
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22 Jul 2026, 16:27 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday his office does not have the authority to carry out the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called on US federal officials to step in

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New York mayor says city can't arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant
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22 Jul 2026, 16:02 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

All but two of the deaths took place in the Congo, which as of Monday had recorded 2,473 cases in the latest outbreak of the haemorrhagic virus.

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WHO says Ebola death toll in DRC and Uganda has surpassed 1,000
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22 Jul 2026, 15:39 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining Ipswich from Fulham.

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Morocco defender Issa Diop signs 4-year contract with Ipswich
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22 Jul 2026, 14:39 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

With the intense heat expected to continue over the next few days, officials are urging citizens to avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours and to stay well-hydrated.

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Egypt's intense heatwave strains workers and disrupts economy
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22 Jul 2026, 14:38 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

In a country where painting and sculpture have long reigned supreme, one artist is threading a bold new vision—one nail, one strand, one masterpiece at a time

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Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso
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22 Jul 2026, 14:04 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Kenyan lawyers staged a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday to protest judicial corruption and chronic delays.

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Kenyan lawyers launch nationwide strike over judicial corruption and delays
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22 Jul 2026, 13:29 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.

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Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle
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22 Jul 2026, 13:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Liberian police say they have made the country's biggest drug bust ever, after raiding a suspected storage site near the capital and finding what officials believe is a huge quantity of cocaine.

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Liberia seizes record cocaine haul near Monrovia, officials say
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22 Jul 2026, 13:05 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, has reaffirmed plans to launch a single currency next year. But the bloc says it’s leaning towards a phased rollout.

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ECOWAS reaffirms plans to launch single currency in 2027
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22 Jul 2026, 12:14 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Morocco has demanded that Italian authorities explain the death of one the kingdom's nationals during his arrest in Bologna, an event that sparked major protests in the Italian city

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Morocco urges Italy to explain death of national during arrest in Bologna
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22 Jul 2026, 10:35 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The Abidjan PDCI officials, arrested in October last year, were released on Monday after nine months in detention.

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Six jailed Ivory Coast opposition party officials freed after months in detention
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22 Jul 2026, 10:06 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children under 15 amid growing concerns over the harmful effects of digital content on youngsters.

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