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Discover insights from Talib Ahmed Bensouda, mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the Unite Movement for Change, as he emphasizes the importance of judging presidential hopefuls. Read more on Africazine for an in-depth analysis of his perspectives on Gambia's political landscape.

The Black Coffee Foundation has launched the "Gift of Sight" program, an initiative aimed at enhancing access to vital eye care for children in South Africa. This dedicated eye-testing program seeks to support learners in improving their vision and overall well-being. Read more about this impactful initiative on Africazine.

Wildberries is set to unveil its second branded hotel, WB Travel, in Turkey in 2026. This follows the success of its first hotel, WB Travel Dreams Vacation. Stay updated with Africazine for more on this exciting development in the hospitality sector.

Two friends, Sophie Tang and Luke Deakin, embark on an inspiring journey from the U.K. to Vietnam, recently reaching the Alaçam district of Samsun in northern Türkiye. Follow their remarkable adventure as they embrace the challenges and experiences along the way. (Source: Africazine)

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Discover Louvre Guesthouse, the premier luxury accommodation near Bothaville in the Free State, South Africa. Ideal for business visits or special events, it offers the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Experience exceptional hospitality at this top choice for travelers. - Africazine

The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) and FIFA are kicking off the sixth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, giving thousands of fans across the globe the opportunity to see the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™. FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest yet - spanning three host nations, Canada, Mexico and the United States, with more teams, more matches and more celebrations than ever before. 

As a long-standing partner of FIFA, Coca-Cola has the exclusive rights to the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. Beginning Jan. 3, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the original FIFA World Cup Trophy will visit 30 FIFA Member Associations across 75 stops and more than 150 tour days, giving fans around the world a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see football's most coveted prize.

"Football has an unmatched ability to bring people together, no matter where they're from or what language they speak,” said Mickael Vinet, vice president, global assets, influencers and partnerships, The Coca-Cola Company. “For two decades, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola has been a journey that connects fans to the magic of the game. As the Trophy travels toward the biggest FIFA World Cup in history, we're celebrating the passion, pride and unity that make football the world's favorite sport."

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit all three FIFA World Cup 2026 host countries and future FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup™ host nations including Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Brazil. At each stop, local communities will have access to unique fan engagement opportunities, from immersive brand experiences and interactive football challenges to exclusive content with FIFA Legends. 

The 2026 tour marks 20 years of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. Over this period, more than 4 million fans across more than 182 markets worldwide have participated. 

“The FIFA World Cup Trophy is recognized around the world as the greatest symbol in sport, and Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognized brands,” said Romy Gai, FIFA's Chief Business Officer. “For two decades, our partnership with Coca-Cola has united fans and brought them the magic of the FIFA World Cup through the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. Over five editions, the iconic trophy has visited 182 of our 211 Member Associations, and this tour will be particularly special—not only are we marking the 20th anniversary of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, but we are also preparing for the biggest FIFA World Cup in history, with three host nations: Canada, Mexico and the United States.”

For more than a century, Coca-Cola has been more than just a beverage; it has been a symbol of optimism and a refreshing presence in countless memorable experiences. As the world comes together to experience the FIFA World Cup, the Coca-Cola team—spanning local bottlers, manufacturers, distributors, as well as retail partners—will refresh fans throughout the tournament. From cherished local favorites to iconic drinks like Coca-Cola and Powerade, the company is proud to serve refreshment across moments of celebration that unite fans everywhere.

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is also a platform to promote positive impact in local communities. For the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, The Coca-Cola Company will work with local teams and bottling partners to support its sustainability initiatives, including packaging collection and recycling efforts. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Coca-Cola.

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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company's purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We're constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people's lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide.

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At COP30, held in Belém, Brazil (10-21 November), the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) introduced a new, more interactive way to showcase its climate solutions by hosting informal, coffee-style dialogues that allowed participants to engage directly with Bank experts.

The discussions focused on accelerating sustainable and resilient development as Africa faces the threat of climate change.

Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, the Bank Group's Climate and Green Growth Division Manager, opened the discussions. He explained that African countries, despite contributing less than four percent of global emissions, are experiencing rising temperatures, extreme weather events and increasing vulnerability.

The Bank Group was also represented by Davinah Milenge, Chief Programme Coordinator for Climate Change and Green Growth, who outlined Bank Group special initiatives, including relating to the circular economy in Africa.

Gareth Phillips, Manager for Climate and Environmental Finance described the Bank's green finance initiatives with a particular focus on the African Green Banks Initiative.

Meanwhile, James Kinyangi, Coordinator of the ClimDev Special Fund and the Climate Action Window, captivated audiences with a presentation on these two financing windows.

Also, Arona Soumaré, the Bank's Chief Regional Specialist on Climate Change for West Africa, led a dialogue on the institution's climate activities in the region, which is considered a global climate change hot spots. Soumare addressed, in particular, the Bank's commitment to creating synergies between the Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and desertification.

The Bank representatives fielded several questions and comments. Reilo Idagiza Sirali and Lydia Wanjo, two Kenyan visitors, praised the “original idea” behind this session. “It was as if we had met over coffee to discuss serious issues about the future of the planet,” said Wanjo.

“It was very interesting – I learned a lot about the just energy transition, nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Bank's measures on the circular economy,” said Maria Micah Maua, a member of the Kenyan youth delegation to COP30.

“At the African Development Bank, our role is to help unlock this potential through integrated and transformative action,” said Dorsouma.

He noted that under the leadership of President Sidi Ould Tah, the Bank Group has just adopted a new strategic direction centred on ‘Four Cardinal Points, which are improving access to capital to unlock Africa's financial potential and increase investment; reforming and strengthening financial systems to build resilience and increase the continent's influence; harnessing Africa's demographic transformation through innovation, skills and job creation, particularly for the green transition; and building climate-resilient infrastructure and value chains to ensure long-term sustainable growth.

Doursouma said, “the initiatives we are discussing today – the circular economy, climate information services and green finance – contribute directly to these priority areas and illustrate how the Bank integrates innovation, information and investment to drive large-scale climate action.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).