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CHAN 24: Morocco beat title holders Senegal on penalties to reach the final

Morocco reached the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after overcoming holders Senegal 5-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra-time at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Tuesday night. With the match still locked at 1-1 after extra-time, penalties decided the contest. Morocco converted all five of their […]

IATA cuts 2025 profit forecasts amid economic headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its 2025 projections Monday, forecasting fewer than five billion air trips this year compared to the previously anticipated 5.22 billion, as the aviation sector faces mounting economic uncertainties. During IATA’s annual general assembly in New Delhi, the organization revised industry profit expectations to $36 billion, down $600 million […]

Kenya riot police clash with anti-govt protesters amid renewed tax-bill unrest

Riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Kenya’s capital on Tuesday (2 July) as demonstrations erupted again in several cities across the country over a finance bill that would raise the cost of living even after President William Ruto said he would not sign it. The protesters condemned police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over […]