African Union

Sahel worst hit by Jihadist violence which killed 150,000 in a decade, Study Finds

The Sahel has experienced a sustained high level of lethality tied to militant Islamist groups in recent years. The nearly 10,500 average annual deaths over the past 3 years are more than double the 4,900 annual fatalities experienced between 2020 and 2023, according to a recent study by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. This […]

Moroccan stadiums to be ready by August to host 2025 African Cup of Nations

An ongoing upgrade of nine stadiums will be completed between March and August this year ahead of the African Cup of Nations due in December, the Moroccan government said. Benslimane stadium, near Casablanca, will be ready in December 2027, ahead of the 2030 World Cup, the Moroccan government said in a statement following a meeting […]

Morocco’s mobile connectivity reaches record 58.8 Million subscribers

Morocco’s telecommunications sector demonstrated robust growth during the first half of 2025, with mobile phone subscriptions reaching 58.8 million, marking a 3.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Department of Economic Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), this achievement represents a historic milestone for the kingdom’s digital infrastructure development. The […]