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North America

May 23, 2026

SoFi Stadium: Meet most expensive 2026 FIFA World Cup venue

The stadium will host eight matches during the World Cup, including the United States’ opening match against Paraguay.

SoFi Stadium
May 21, 2026

UBA unveils diaspora healthcare investment platform in U.S.

United Bank for Africa has unveiled a healthcare investment platform to mobilise diaspora capital for hospitals and medical infrastructure development in Nigeria.

United Bank for Africa (UBA)
May 19, 2026

Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for sixth World Cup appearance as Neymar returns for Brazil after three years

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez listed four goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders, eight forwards in the team unveiled on Tuesday.

Ronaldo and Neymar
May 14, 2026

Group criticises rising exports of Kenya’s wildlife as more than 870,000 animals enter global trade 

The group said 93% of animal exports from Kenya were commercial and largely destined for North America, Europe, and Asia.

World Animal Protection (WAP)
May 14, 2026

Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline FIFA World Cup final half-time show

FIFA has announced that Shakira, Madonna and South Korean K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at the 2026 tournament in North America.

Shakira, Madonna, BTS
April 30, 2026

FIFA confirms Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup

Despite Iran being on President Donald Trump’s travel ban list, exceptions have been made for players

Iranian football team
April 27, 2026

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

The lead role is played by Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s nephew.

Michael Jackson
March 31, 2026

NDLEA, U.S.-DEA strengthen partnership against narco-terrorism

The NDLEA chairman said Nigeria’s strategic geographic location had made it a target for international drug trafficking organisations.

bilateral strategic counter-narcotics workshop
March 10, 2026

Live Nation settles U.S. anti-trust lawsuit, pays $280 million in damages

Live Nation Entertainment says it has reached a settlement with the United States Department of Justice in an anti-trust lawsuit.

Live Nation Entertainment
December 17, 2025

2026 World Cup: FIFA announces $50 million prize for winner, $10.5 million for each qualified nation

The monetary incentives approved by the FIFA Council are 50 per cent more than the amount shared by the 32 teams that participated in the last World Cup.

2026 FIFA World Cup