May 14
Africa: FIFA World Cup - U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders
Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing… Read more »
July 17, 2025
Kenya: Marathon World Record Holder Suspended After Doping Test
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide. Read more »
June 24, 2025
Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry Becomes IOC's First Female President
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry was elected as the first woman and the first person from Africa to the post of International Olympic Committee president in March. She has now taken over… Read more »
