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2026 World Football Cup, ‘Time for Africa Again’- Says Former FIFA Chief

Joseph Blatter, former FIFA chief, has voiced support for Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Football Cup. “World Cup 2026: Co-Hosting rejected by FIFA after 2002 (also applied in 2010 and 2018). And now: Morocco would be the logical host! And it is time for Africa again!,” said Blatter on Twitter. Morocco is making […]

French ex-president faces 10 years in prison over alleged Libyan campaign financing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is facing a potential 10-year prison sentence as his trial over alleged corruption linked to his 2007 presidential campaign continues in Paris. Sarkozy is accused of striking a “corruption pact” with the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who allegedly funded Sarkozy’s campaign in exchange for political favors. The prosecution argues […]

Germany re-opens embassy in Libya

Germany Thursday reopened its embassy in Libya after seven years of closure as the European country aims to increase diplomatic presence in the war-torn African country set on a path of December elections and reconstruction. “Today, we want to show with the reopening that Germany is and will remain a committed partner of Libya,” said […]