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Today in Africa — July 17, 2026: South Africa Backs Patrice Motsepe for FIFA, U.S. House Moves to Halt Nigeria Aid

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On July 17, coverage includes: Africa’s push for greater influence in global football through CAF president Patrice Motsepe; growing scrutiny in Washington over religious violence in Nigeria that could put one of the continent’s largest U.S. aid relationships at risk; and more.

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