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Iran to Enter the United States Only for World Cup Matches, Return to Mexico Immediately After
Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become one of the tournament’s most unusual and politically sensitive stories. According to Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, the Iranian national team will be allowed to enter the United States only on the day of each match and must leave immediately afterward, returning to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico. 
The arrangement means that Iranian players will not be permitted to stay overnight in the United States during the group stage, despite all three of their scheduled matches taking place on U.S. soil. Instead, the team will remain based in Mexico throughout the tournament and travel across the border for matches before returning immediately after the final whistle. 
Originally, Iran had planned to establish its World Cup training camp in Tucson, Arizona. However, ongoing diplomatic tensions, security concerns, and visa complications forced a change of plans. The Iranian Football Federation subsequently moved its base camp to Tijuana, Mexico, a decision that was approved by FIFA. 
The situation has been further complicated by reports that several members of Iran’s football delegation, including federation officials and support staff, have experienced difficulties obtaining U.S. visas. While players and essential coaching personnel have reportedly received travel authorization, some administrative officials were still awaiting approval as the tournament approached. Iranian officials have criticized the restrictions, arguing that they interfere with the team’s preparation and participation in the competition. 
Iran’s ambassador stated that the team’s travel conditions require them to enter the United States in the morning of a match and depart the same day. Such restrictions are highly unusual in modern World Cup history, where teams typically arrive at venues at least a day in advance to conduct training sessions, media activities, and final preparations. 
Despite these challenges, Iran remains committed to competing in the tournament. The team will begin its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles before facing Belgium and Egypt in subsequent group-stage matches. Throughout the competition, Tijuana will serve as the squad’s operational headquarters. 
The arrangement highlights how international politics can intersect with global sporting events. While FIFA promotes the World Cup as a celebration of unity and competition, Iran’s unique travel restrictions have underscored the diplomatic realities that can affect participating nations. As the tournament unfolds, the Iranian team will face not only challenges on the pitch but also one of the most demanding travel schedules of any nation in the competition

🍽️✨Congratulations to Team Onga Beef for emerging as the winners of the Onga Awojor Fiesta With the Stars!

The competition brought together the stars of House of Stars, who showcased their amazing culinary skills and creativity in preparing mouthwatering dishes using Onga seasoning.

The stars competed in four groups:
Onga Beef
Onga Shrimp
Onga Classic
Onga Chicken
After an intense and flavourful competition, Team Onga Beef stood out as the best team and proudly walked away with the grand prize of NLe 10,000, which included both cash and Onga products. 🎁💰



Message Onga Sierra Leone

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝘐𝘕🔥 | 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲🇸🇱

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African Diaspora CSOs, Your Voice Matters!

The African Union’s ECOSOCC invites you to a special webinar designed for Civil Society Organizations across the Diaspora.

Get step‑by‑step guidance on how to apply for the 5th Permanent General Assembly through the ECOSOCC Connect Platform.

📅 Date: 16 June 2026
🕚 Time: 12:00 PM Central African Time (10:00 AM UTC)
📍 Venue: Zoom

In this session, you will learn:
✅ What ECOSOCC Connect is and why it matters
✅ How to navigate the ECOSOCC Connect Platform with confidence
✅ The complete A‑Z of the application process

This is your opportunity to ensure Diaspora voices are heard in Africa’s continental decision‑making.

Register today and be part of the journey toward the Africa We Want!

Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/4nXNa56

It's a historic day for girls in !👏

Colombia has become the first country in the Americas with reported female ge***al mutilation (FGM) cases to pass legislation specifically prohibiting the practice, after Congress approved the "Girls without Female Ge***al Mutilation" bill (Niñas sin Mutilación Ge***al Femenina). 💙

Plan International welcomes the approval of bill 440 as a landmark step for girls’ rights in Colombia. The law now awaits presidential assent before entering into force.

FGM is a severe form of gender-based violence that violates girls’ rights to health, bodily integrity, and dignity. Globally, 230 million girls and women have undergone the practice.

Read more: https://plan-international.org/news/2026/06/11/colombia-becomes-first-country-in-americas-to-outlaw-fgm/

Fundación PLAN

Happy Democracy Day, !🇳🇬

Today, we also join the nation of Nigeria to celebrate the power of collective voice, the strength of democratic institutions, and the resilience of great people.💪🏾🎉

May the nation of Nigeria continue to thrive and prosper in peace and unity.

Get your PVCs🗳️

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Lamine Yamal is the new UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador!

He will take a beatiful role, standing up for the 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 around the world. 💙🥹

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: FIFA have unveiled the Golden Boot, Golden Ball, and Golden Glove awards for the World Cup!

Your call: who are the favourites to win the awards? 🤔👀

𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐇𝐀 𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐄! 😮‍💨🇲🇽

Raúl Jiménez feeling 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 for his dad recently lost ☝🏼
Quinones 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 for this 2026 World Cup 🏆👋🏼
First game and already 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, three! 😳🔴