AllAfrica News: Africa
- Africa: U.S. Immigration Regime Undoes FIFA World Cup's Promise of Universality July 16, 2026[ISS] By blocking many Africans from participating and attending, the US has made a mockery of FIFA's apparent commitment to universal access.
- Africa: Here Are the Business Opportunities Hiding in Refugee Communities July 16, 2026[Independent (Kampala)] Across Africa, hundreds of thousands of refugees have transformed their livelihoods into profitable ventures worthy of attracting corporate and private sector investment. This marks a significant shift from the past, when displaced people were largely viewed as a risk, particularly by financial institutions.
- Africa: Africa On the Rise As Birders' Paradise July 16, 2026[Independent (Kampala)] Four African protected areas have been ranked among the world's top 20 birdwatching destinations, highlighting the continent's growing position in the global birdwatching tourism market.
- Africa: GCB Bank MD Pushes for Stronger Risk-Sharing Models to Drive Africa's Growth July 16, 2026[Ghanaian Times] The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, has called for a shift in Africa's economic development strategy, arguing that the continent's financing challenges are less about capital scarcity and more about building the right risk structures to attract investment at scale.
- Africa: Statement by the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Calling for the Selection and Appointment of the First Woman Secretary-General of the United Nations July 16, 2026[AWLN] On 31st December, 2026 the second term of the current United Nations Secretary General will end – the ninth Secretary General and the ninth man to hold that position.