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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts By AFP June 24, 2026 07:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colombia's defender #02 Daniel Munoz celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goa …
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockoutsCitizen Digital
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts By AFP June 24, 2026 07:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colombia's defender #02 Daniel Munoz celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goa …
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockoutsThe Standard
… eat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their tournament opener, dominated the early stages, peppering Lionel Mpasi's goal.Munoz squandered an early chance and shortly afterwards had a goal ruled out for offside while James Rodriguez unleashed a stinging shot that was brilliantly saved as Colombia …
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockoutsThe Standard
… Colombia booked their ticket for the last 32 with a 1-0 win against the Democratic Republic of Congo. …
Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phaseCitizen Digital
… Portugal's final group match is on Saturday against Colombia, who beat the Uzbeks 3-1. …
'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotCitizen Digital
… Portugal's final group match is on Saturday against Colombia, who beat the Uzbeks 3-1. …
'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotThe Standard
… Portugal's final group match is on Saturday against Colombia, who beat the Uzbeks 3-1. …
Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riotThe Standard
… DR Congo meets Colombia tomorrow. Thursday brings Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Morocco and South Africa. …
Africa is rising, and Kenya is being left behindThe Standard
… The iconic supporter is expected to be in the stands when DR Congo face Colombia today before also attending the Leopards' final Group stage fixture against Uzbekistan in Atlanta on June 27.For many football fans across the continent, Mboladinga has become much more than an ordin …
DR Congo's 90-minute standing superfan Lumumba finally arrives at the World CupCitizen Digital
Colombian forces kill deputy of country's most-wanted man: ministry By AFP June 21, 2026 12:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colombia's President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in Cali, Colombia, on …
Colombian forces kill deputy of country's most-wanted man: ministryFIFA 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.
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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.
5 hours ago · 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 →
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake, the strongest to hit Colombia this century, has killed 265 people, injured more than 3,500, and left almost 500 missing. Rescuers are in their final hours of a critical 72-hour window for finding survivors beneath collapsed buildings in cities including Cali and Pereira.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The UN's biodiversity chief warned that the world is not on track to meet commitments to protect nature, with nearly all countries having agreed four years ago to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and for wealthier countries to provide poorer ones with $30 billion a year. National negotiators will meet for the COP17 conference in Armenia's capital Yerevan in October to review how the 196 countries who agreed to these targets are faring.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes in June rose to 6,301 as of Monday, according to the National Assembly chief, with around 1,400 people still missing and some 24,000 displaced.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó province at 07:34 local time, killing at least 132 people with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings, and injuring more than 480. The quake was felt across western Colombia, with severe damage concentrated in Pereira and surrounding cities including the Valle del Cauca region.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The football federations of the United States and Canada, two of the 2026 World Cup hosts, backed a statement from three confederations criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and calling for meaningful change to strengthen FIFA's governance, transparency and accountability.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries on August 10, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.4 and epicenter 100 km deep in the west of the country, killing at least 18 people and damaging or collapsing buildings in several cities.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 18 people with the epicenter 100 km deep. The quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, causing collapsed buildings across Colombian cities including Pereira, Cali and Quibdo.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →