African Cup of Nations 2025 exposes surge in conspiracy theories within some federations

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has not only showcased Morocco’s organizational success but also exposed a growing surge of conspiracy‑driven narratives among certain African football federations. What began as made-up complaints escalated into a pattern of unverified accusations, particularly from Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria, even as Morocco received international praise for its hosting standards. […]

Zimbabwe bans raw lithium exports as demand, prices soar

Zimbabwe has banned the export of raw lithium from its mines so it can cash in on value addition and stop losing billions of dollars in mineral proceeds to foreign companies. The new regulation is designed to “ensure that the vision of the president to see the country becoming an upper-middle income economy has been […]

Morocco Busts 8-Member Terrorist Cell

Moroccan authorities busted a terrorist cell of 8 members loyal to the terrorist IS organization, known as Daesh, in the cities of Tangier and Fez. A statement by the Interior Ministry said that the cell was busted by Morocco’s Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) during an operation that led to the seizure of a shotgun, […]