Omar Hilale

Morocco to Team up with Spain, Portugal to Host 2026 World Cup

Morocco reportedly asked Spain and Portugal to team up to organize the 2026 World Cup in a counter-bid challenge to competitors in North America: the US, Canada and Mexico. This joint candidacy is likely to gain support giving the symbolic act of organizing a world tournament between Africa and Europe in a context where Trump’s […]

Africa-Football: To Play or Not to Play, that’s USM Alger’s Dilemma

Algerian club “USM Alger” are facing a serious dilemma. They are torn between refusing to play the 2nd leg of their African Confederation Cup semifinal match in Berkane against local Moroccan club, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB), and risk heavy sanctions or play against RSB with their jerseys displaying a small map of Morocco, including […]

Blinken to visit Africa to counter Russian charm offensive

The head of US diplomacy will travel in August to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, the State Department announced, as the US seeks to counter Russian diplomatic influence. Antony Blinken will aim to show “African countries that they have a critical geostrategic role and are crucial allies on the most pressing […]