Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
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Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.
Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.