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Austria emerged as Group D's dark horse with successive victories catapulting them to the knockout phase as the leaders. Unexpectedly topping their cluster, Austria cruised past staunch competitors to secure their slot in the round of 16. Marcel Sabitzer beams with pride, celebrating not just his pivotal goal but also Austria's resilience in their thrilling 3-2 conquest of the Netherlands on Tuesday. Grouped with behemoths like France and the Netherlands, along with Poland, few bet on Austria's dominance. Defeating…

Nashville SC's recent surge up the MLS ranks continues as they gear up to take on New York City. Nashville has been on an impressive trajectory, exemplified by their latest victory over Toronto FC with a score of 2-1. Their positioning in the Eastern Conference, now at eighth, comes after a thrilling 90th-minute goal by Sam Surridge on Wednesday, marking their second triumph in four outings. The team's morale has bolstered under the stewardship of temporary skipper Rumba Munthali, who stepped in following Gary Smith's…

Hansi Flick will lead Barcelona in their quest to reclaim the top spot in Spanish football after finishing second to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Flick will follow Xavi at Camp Nou, signing a two-year contract after Xavi's sudden departure. Despite initial reluctance, Barcelona decided to part ways with Xavi amidst internal turmoil. The former Bayern Munich boss is eager to embrace Barcelona's philosophy and legacy, as he had great success at Bayern. Flick aims to maintain the possession-based and attacking style of play that…

Somalia readies for UN Security Council temporary position, as stated by Information and Communication Minister Daud Aweis. The country has been striving for stability for thirty years, overcoming a devastating civil war and battling extremist groups like al-Shabaab and IS-Somalia. The decision to pursue the non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council reflects Somalia's resilience and its dedication to enhancing global peace and security. According to Aweis, the country will compete for the seat later this year. Aweis…

Vincent Meriton of Seychelles will compete against Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti, and Fawzia Yusuf Adam of Somalia for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, currently held by Moussa Faki since March 2017. Seychelles joins Kenya, Somalia, and Djibouti in the race for the AUC Chairperson position, making it the fourth country from the Eastern Africa region to announce its candidacy. The Seychelles government officially endorsed Vincent Meriton for the AUC Chairperson position,…

Ethiopian Authorities Refuse Recognition of North Western of Somalia In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia officials deny plans to acknowledge North Western of Somalia's desire for autonomy, sparking tensions between the two regions. Despite signing a memorandum of understanding in January 2024, the rift between Ethiopia and Mogadishu continues to escalate, raising concerns in the international community. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and his administration have made it clear that they prioritize Somalia's unity and sovereignty.…

Manchester City faces their toughest battle yet in the WSL title chase when they take on Arsenal at home. If they win, the title could be theirs for the first time since 2016. It won't be easy though, as Chelsea must lose or draw against Bristol City to open the door for City to secure the championship. Arsenal has already secured a Champions League spot and will play to spoil City's celebration. Arsenal has performed impressively against top teams this season, garnering 6 points against the WSL's top three, more than both…

In the Central African Republic, following the announcement by France of the suspension of its budget support, the question of the location of the other partners in Bangui arises. More than half of the Central African Republic's budget comes from external resources, either budget support or project support. What do we know about the donors' intentions for the Central African Republic?…

Given the situation in Bamako, what position will ECOWAS take? We found out on Friday 28 May that the Heads of State of West African Society had a time on Sunday in Accra for a summit dedicated to the Malian background. In the various chancellors who are contacted within the sub-region, we do not hide fatigue and strong…

In the Central African Republic, 50 out of 140 constituencies were called to vote this Sunday, May 23, for legislative elections that began on December 27, 2020 but are severely disrupted by armed groups. They were therefore by-elections: the second round for 42 constituencies and eight other "remnants", where a new first round was organized.…