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Morocco prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with major hotel expansion

Village Reporter,
Morocco is stepping up preparations for the 2030 World Cup by expanding its hotel capacity. For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister. Moroccan authorities are also hoping to build… Read More
Africa Senegal World 

The UN’s Next Secretary-General: The Strategic Case for a Consensus Candidate Like Macky Sall

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
As António Guterres approaches the end of his second term in 2026, the question of succession is beginning to crystallize within diplomatic circles. Although the formal process remains unchanged, selection by the Security Council followed by appointment by the General Assembly, the underlying political dynamics appear to be shifting in subtle but consequential ways. Most notably, the informal norms that… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
South Africa’s online sports betting industry is entering a pivotal new phase. After years of rapid, mobile-driven growth, the sector is now facing increased regulatory scrutiny—most notably through the National Treasury’s proposed 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR).  The proposal, which closed for public comment in February 2026, is designed to both raise state revenue and address concerns around problem… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

African leaders push for global reforms to unlock affordable credit

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
African leaders are calling for major reforms to the global financial system, saying current structures make it too difficult and expensive for their countries to access credit needed for development and large-scale investments. The push came during the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, where more than 30 African presidents, deputy presidents and prime ministers met with French President… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses

Village Reporter
The UN aid coordination agency, OCHA, said attacks over the past days killed and injured dozens in Kyiv, at a recreation site in the Odesa region and in Zaporizhzhia, where the media also reported that a drone strike destroyed a Red Cross vehicle. “The increasing toll of these attacks across the country is devastating,” Matthias Schmale, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO Member States continue negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex

Global Author
WHO Member States have advanced negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, a central component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, while agreeing that continued discussions are needed to finalize a framework that supports a faster, more effective and equitable response to future pandemics. The seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the Pandemic Agreement concluded… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Road deaths fall by 21% globally but stronger action is needed to save lives

Global Author
Despite the addition of more than one billion motor-vehicles to the world’s roads, road traffic deaths declined by 21% between 2011 and 2025, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The world has experienced profound changes in road traffic during this time with the emergence of new modes of transport and a sharp rise in motorcycle… Read More
Africa 

Senegal backs Macky Sall’s bid for UN Secretary-General

Village Reporter,
Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall’s bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift. The announcement comes just days after Sall met President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during his first visit to Dakar since leaving office in 2024. Until now, Faye’s government had refused to endorse Sall, accusing his administration of… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How Mobile Access Changed Sports Betting Across Africa

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
More people across Africa now use phones as their main way of getting online. Football highlights, live scores, social media, streaming and messaging all happen on the same screen throughout the day. Sports betting followed once mobile internet became easier to access across different parts of the continent. A few years ago, online betting still relied much more on desktop… Read More
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