FIFA says it is closely watching developments in Iran following U.S. military strikes that have sharply escalated tensions between the two nations, both of whom are set to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expanded 48-team tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time three nations
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is deeply concerned by the reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, an escalation that marks a serious intensification of hostilities in the Middle East. In a statement, Mahmoud called
The Central Bank of Kenya has explained why international oil prices decreased in the last week of February. In it’s weekly bulletin, CBK said the oil prices fell from USD 70.76 (Ksh9128.81) per barrel on February 19 to USD 69.73 (Ksh 8995.17) per barrel on February 26, 2026. CBK said the decrease is due to the