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africanews.com
@africanews Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:14:12
Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiers
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.
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thesouthafrican.com
@thesouthafrican Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:53:10
Why Africa continues to back Gianni Infantino despite growing FIFA opposition
African football leaders are once again emerging as some of FIFA president Gianni Infantinos strongest allies, even as football officials in Europe, Asia and North and Central America question his leadership. According to Reuters, influential football administrators from Morocco, Egypt, Niger, Mauritania and the Democratic Republic of Congo have publicly backed Infantino following his decision
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