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5 stories from Middle East Affairs.
African football will shape future support for Infantino, Benin chief says
The head of Benin's football federation said African football officials prioritize development over administrative disputes surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with progress in the sport to guide future decisions on leadership.
UN prepares to vote on replacing Mercator map projection
The UN General Assembly will vote Friday on a resolution calling for equal-area map projections to replace the Mercator projection, which has distorted continental sizes for centuries.
Vienna museum holds world's only collection devoted entirely to globes
A Vienna museum houses over 220 rare globes dating mostly before 1850, revealing how humans understood the world across centuries.
Egyptian Author Zohdi Makes Caine Prize Shortlist
Egyptian author and translator Yasmine Zohdi has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize, which recognizes the best short fiction by African writers.
Egypt pushes for stable funding to bolster African epidemic readiness
Egypt's health minister has called for reliable epidemic financing and a stronger African voice in global health policymaking.
