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Ugandan soccer star dies after assault in capital Uganda international David Owori, captain of one of the country’s biggest soccer clubs, has died Read more
Infantino finds a friend in Africa as CAF The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Read more
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Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Ugandan authorities sought and won parliamentary approval Thursday to deploy troops to Gaza as part Read more
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Africans reject choosing sides as China, US compete Africans are increasingly rejecting pressure to align with any single global power, preferring strategic engagement Read more
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