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African Union joins voices condemning Tunisian president’s shocking statement on migrants

The African Union (AU) has joined the voices that have condemned remarks by Tunisia’s authoritarian president targeting Sub-Saharan migrants in his country and have warned against this “hate speech” that could bring harm. President Kais Saied sparked an outcry this week after he made extremely hateful and racist remarks against African migrants who arrive in […]

Outdated borders, grounded dreams: Africa risks losing $80B despite aviation growth

Despite Africa’s burgeoning tech sector and ambitious continental trade plans, outdated border systems and restrictive visa policies are poised to cost the continent an estimated $80 billion in lost economic potential over the next decade. According to a recent report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Africa’s aviation growth is being stunted by paper-based […]

Football federation chief says Morocco’s rise built on results, not rhetoric

Morocco’s growing stature in African and global football is the result of sustained performances and long-term investment rather than political influence or behind-the-scenes leverage, the head of the country’s football federation Fouzi Lekjaa said. Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), was quoted as saying in an interview with Al Jazeera network […]