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Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer and that she'll be able to prove it by swimming there, possibly alongside President Emmanuel Macron.
Paris main airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympics
The new equipment includes a revamped scanner system to allow a more detailed scan of passengers' baggage, so that travelers won't have to remove items such as electronic devices, aerosols or liquids from their bags.
Morocco aiming to turn the north African kingdom into an aviation hub
This industry is based on all the requirements needed by an investor in Morocco, mainly for the human resources required. Morocco is doing all it could to satisfy investors with their needs for qualified human resources. Mohammed Abdeljalil, Moroccan
Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans
Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans, in a statement by Finance Minister Wale Edun.
Police evict migrants from a makeshift tent camp in Paris
Organisations working with migrants say evictions are intensifying ahead of the Olympic Games due to take place in France from the end of July.
Usain Bolt hails Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid
Former sprinter and football fan Usain Bolt praised Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday.
World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project
The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action.
Springboks confirm their Test fixture list for the rest of the year
The four-times Rugby World Cup champions will play 13 Test matches over the season, starting and ending with games against Wales.
Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping
A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, and narrowly missed the world championship podium last year, has been banned for five years after testing positive for two banned substances.