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  An Interview With Dennis Pinto, Managing Director Of Micato Safaris
One of the world’s bucket list experiences is taking a safari in Africa, and Micato Safaris is considered to be the best bespoke safari operator. Thousands of travel advisors, clients and incentive brands rely on Micato’s world-class expertise to...
Haiya, Dossi joins a large number of COSAFA representatives on FIFA Standing Committees
* The Committee’s purpose, among others, is to advise the FIFA Council, Secretariat, and Member Associations on strategic plans, policies, and reforms * Ensuring that football remains relevant, resilient, equitable, and globally sustainable, while...
 
    
  Water security: Nearly half of Moroccans report no 'lived poverty,' but piped water access still lags
Nearly half of Moroccans say they have not experienced “lived poverty” in recent years, but access to piped water remains a persistent gap, according to a new Afrobarometer report on poverty and water insecurity in Africa. The study, titled “The...
 
    
  Super Eagles, Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in Uyo for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket final battle
The delegations of Nigeria and Benin Republic are scheduled to arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday afternoon, ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Series Matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium....
 
    
  Aubameyang gets four goals and a red card, Benin snatch key win
The 36-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang kept alive Gabon’s hopes in a remarkable individual performance with two goals in each half before a needless red card late in the game against Gambia. Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four...
 
    
  Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'. Aubameyang kept Gabon in contention for a first appearance...
 
    
  Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Senegal and Ivory Coast both moved closer to fourth appearances at the global showpiece. Africa Cup of Nations holders...
 
    
  How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free
At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...
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  Preview: Djibouti vs. Sierra Leone - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Djibouti and Sierra Leone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Djibouti and Sierra Leone conclude their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaigns in Group A on...
Winning Moments: 76 Photographs From The 2025 Ocean Photographer Of The Year Awards
The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 has once again brought together some of the world’s most powerful and inspiring ocean imagery. Hosted by Oceanographic Magazine, the competition celebrates the beauty of the sea while also shining a light on...
 
    
  What’s Behind Africa’s Sweeping Gen Z Protests
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Youth-led protests roil Morocco and Madagascar, Cameroonians prepare to head to the polls as President Paul Biya seeks an eighth term, and U.S.-South Africa tensions continue to...
 
    
  Passport stamps are a map of my life in travel. I’ll miss them
Surely I can’t be the only one who stands in line at the airport thumbing the pages of my passport as if I’ve just got my hands on a first edition of my favourite book. Nor can I be alone in handing my passport to border control in the quiet hope...
 
    
  Man Utd files: Ruben Amorim begs stars ‘no more heart attacks’ as Mason Mount teams up with rugby icon for round of golf
RUBEN AMORIM has told his players “no more heart attacks” after overseeing a steady 2-0 victory over Sunderland. The under-fire boss praised his squad for putting in a “mature, professional performance” against the Black Cats. 6 Ruben Amorim has...
 
    
  Algeria qualify for 2026 WC
Agence France-Presse . Johannesburg 11 October, 2025, 00:19 Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. The Wolfsburg...
 
    
  Israel, Hamas Hold Indirect Negotiations on Gaza
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the sticking points in Israel-Hamas negotiations, the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, and how a party leadership pick is shaking Japanese markets. Points of Contention...
 
    
  Etihad Airways launches daily flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Etihad Airways is celebrating the launch of its daily flights connecting Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. The inaugural flights operated at full capacity in both directions, reflecting the...
 
    
  Experts call for holistic 'Blue Values' approach to protect Indian Ocean
Fishermen on the Indian Ocean. [File, Standard] The ocean serves as a lifeline for millions of people by providing food security, supporting livelihoods, regulating climate, protecting coastlines, and sustaining cultural heritage.However, these...
 
    
  Aubameyang nets four, sent off as Gabon edge Gambia
Gabon national team forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals, two in either half, and was later sent off but managed to help his side to secure an emphatic 4-3 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory against a stubborn Gambia side at Kasarani...
 
    
  Goals and Highlights for Mozambique 1-2 Guinea in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the latest on this match and upcoming matches. Good night, and see you next time! END OF MATCH Guinea took...
 
    
  Global forum calls for scientific marine spatial planning, applauding China's cooperative efforts
The 3rd Marine Spatial Planning Cooperation Workshop for Maritime Silk Road Partner Countries and the Conference of the Marine Spatial Planning Partnership, hosted by the China Oceanic Development Foundation (CODF), is held in Beijing from...