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… Audio By Vocalize FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday received support from several leading South American football figures as he visited Colombia amidst the crisis engulfing world football's governing body. …
FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American footballThe Standard
… His mandate marks a sharp turn right for the Andean nation, with the 48-year-old keen to cozy up to Washington and come down hard on Colombia's patchwork of armed groups."There will be no room for maneuvers that undermine the stability of the nation," the president, who adopted a …
Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'The Standard
Audio By VocalizeFIFA'S president Gianni Infantino speaks during a visit to a sports complex in Cali, Colombia, on August 7, 2026. …
FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American footballCitizen Digital
… This is a significant shift from the 2022 championships in Cali, Colombia, where Kenya secured both titles through Reynold Cheruiyot and Brenda Chebet. …
Kenya's 1,500m rising stars target World U20 glory in OregonThe Standard
… It added that the training is being conducted by foreign military contractors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia. …
Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports saysCitizen Digital
Colombia president-elect alleges guerrilla plot to kill him By AFP July 21, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colombia's President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during the installation of the ord …
Colombia president-elect alleges guerrilla plot to kill himCitizen Digital
Colombia president-elect alleges guerrilla plot to kill him By AFP July 21, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colombia's President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during the installation of the ord …
Colombia president-elect alleges guerrilla plot to kill himCitizen Digital
… "Now we need to get some rest but also enjoy this because what we are doing is not easy, getting back to the final as defending champions three and a half years after winning it." Spain's last defeat was a 1-0 reverse in a friendly against Colombia in March 2024. …
Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winnerThe Standard
… Reports indicate that foreign military instructors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia are conducting the training. …
Saudi-backed programme trains thousands of Somali troopsCitizen Digital
… y Vocalize Media and military sources have alleged that Saudi Arabia has overseen the training of more than 5,000 Somali fighters in the Guri Jebel area of Somalia's Galguduud region, using foreign mercenaries reportedly brought in from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia …
Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fightersA truck laden with explosives detonated near a military base in Planadas, Tolima department, western Colombia on Sunday, killing four people including a two-month-old baby. The blast damaged a hospital and several homes; responsibility for the attack remained unclear.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
A truck laden with explosives detonated near a military base in Planadas, Tolima department, western Colombia on Sunday, killing four people including a two-month-old baby. The blast damaged a hospital and several homes; responsibility for the attack remained unclear.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
The Ogiek, Mt Elgon's original inhabitants who endured evictions from 1932 to 2006, are executing a 50-year strategic plan to reclaim their identity and heritage after an Environment and Land Court ruling in September 2022 recognized the 80,000-acre Chepkitale area as community trust land. The community is rebuilding on the moorland with traditional knowledge and support from international indigenous groups.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8 percent of votes to 48.2 percent for Flavio Bolsonaro, but Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8 percent of votes to 48.2 percent for rival Flavio Bolsonaro, but Bolsonaro refused to accept the result and said he would seek to annul the vote. The Supreme Court extended voting by two hours after Lula complained that buses had been pulled from circulation, restricting voter access.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A landslide at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia's Narino region killed 14 people and injured seven. Armed groups control illegal mining and drug trafficking in the area, and rescue efforts were hampered by difficult terrain and the presence of criminal groups.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.6–7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country and injuring at least 27 people, with no deaths reported so far. The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a defeat to Gambia worsened the Black Stars' crisis. The Ghana Football Association mutually agreed to terminate his contract barely a month after reappointing him, citing that necessary conditions were not fully established.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A polarized Brazil votes Sunday between leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, with stakes including whether the country remains a regional leftist bastion or follows Latin America's recent rightward shift.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears set to keep his position following the collapse of his private-investment plan, but senior figures in world football expect a shift from succession battles to disputes over the terms of his continued presidency, potentially resulting in governance compromises or prolonged conflict over competitions, finances, and the international calendar.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance framework and consultations with confederations and member associations to strengthen decision-making, following criticism over a withdrawn private investment plan.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inadequate rainfall in Kenya has reduced pasture and fodder availability in dairy-producing areas, cutting milk production. Formal milk deliveries to processors fell from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in July, and the shortage has prompted retailers to ration fresh milk as processors struggle to secure raw milk.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eighteen suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials announced Sunday. Moise was shot dead on July 7, 2021, at his residence by a hired group of military-trained Colombian mercenaries; 30 suspects have been indicted overall in the case.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UNICEF report studying 21 countries found an estimated 20 million children aged 12–17 experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year, with nearly 60 per cent of cases occurring on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and WhatsApp.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International reports that Russia exploits vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners using deceptive and coercive practices to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine, offering false promises of civilian jobs, high salaries, legal status or citizenship.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia's Jigjiga has detained an estimated 180 to 900 Somali soldiers, raising questions about their possible role in the Sudan war. Critics link the detainees to a Saudi-funded military training program in Somalia that has trained thousands of recruits, with some allegedly being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels, including two US vessels and eight oil tankers, attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as fighting between Iran and the United States drove oil prices above $100 per barrel. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards also extended a "prohibited zone" to parts of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in recognizing Israeli sovereignty in the contested holy city. The announcement followed a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening diplomatic relations.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo said it would relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in the symbolic step. President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met and spoke of strengthening diplomatic relations, though no timeline was given for the move.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said a dawn bombing raid in Guaviare killed 20 narco-terrorists, captured five, and rescued two minors from guerrillas led by the country's most-wanted rebel, known as Ivan Mordisco.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Cup-winning players Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined other former footballers in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino on social media, despite his scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment and calls from another group of former players for leadership change at FIFA.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's national football federation withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, joining other European associations in scrapping their backing ahead of his re-election bid at next year's FIFA Congress.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scholar and commentator Barrack Muluka argues that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen's advice to avoid areas where goons have organized—rather than ensuring police protection—represents a dangerous normalization of political violence and an abdication of the state's monopoly on legitimate force, signaling Kenya's slide toward state failure.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
A FIFA vice-president from Hungary has withdrawn his support from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the "unexpected dismissal" of Kevin Lamour, the chief operating officer who had publicly criticised Infantino's plan for private investment in World Cups.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN warns that cheap, increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to aid workers. The technology is making aid operations more dangerous, with 907 aid workers killed, injured, or kidnapped in 2023, and 218 killed, injured, or kidnapped so far in 2026.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has departed after breaking ranks with senior FIFA directors and criticizing Infantino's plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal and described it as "the project of one person."
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Qatar challenged the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it was not consulted before the three confederations issued the statement.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →