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Morocco, a country boasting a rich history and culture, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is now ready to offer the world an unforgettable experience for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The Kingdom, witnessing a rapid development in infrastructure and services, is preparing to welcome millions of visitors […]
In the shadow of last week’s devastating assault that claimed 900 lives, M23 rebels have announced a unilateral ceasefire in eastern Congo. The declaration comes as aid organizations scramble to reach hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians in and around Goma, a mineral-rich city of two million now under rebel control. Behind the streets where […]
In an unexpected development that highlights the complex dynamics of U.S.-South African relations, a social media announcement about American aid to South Africa has sent diplomatic ripples through both nations. The statement, posted without supporting evidence, threatens to withhold nearly $440 million in annual assistance pending an investigation into alleged mistreatment of certain populations. This […]
Recent arrests in Libya have brought global attention to the ongoing human rights abuses faced by refugees and migrants trying to escape conflict and trafficking. A video released on 6 January 2025, depicting the brutal treatment of 20-year-old Naima Jamal, an Ethiopian migrant, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability. Jamal, who fled the […]
The Egyptian Parliament has strongly rejected any proposals to relocate the Palestinian people from their land, calling such actions a “grave threat” to regional security and stability. Speaker Hanafi Gebali addressed the issue in a parliamentary session on Monday January 27, emphasizing that the Palestinian cause is not a simple territorial dispute but a matter […]
Tunisian lawmakers are currently deliberating a controversial draft law that would allow the deportation of “irregular” migrants to their home countries, as tensions rise around anti-migrant sentiment and xenophobic conspiracy theories. This proposal comes after the Government claimed to have successfully repatriated over 7,000 migrants “voluntarily” last year. However, human rights groups have voiced concerns, […]
The WTO chief has called for an end to attacks on health care workers and facilities in war-torn Sudan, as about 70 people, including patients, were reportedly killed and dozens injured in a drone attack on a hospital in El-Fasher, in Sudan’s western Darfur region, blamed on rebel forces. The United Nations said Sunday (26 […]
NBA Africa and EVOSPORT, a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), launched an initiative in Paris last week to promote youth basketball in Morocco. The collaboration between these institutions will see the launch of the first NBA basketball school in Morocco and four Jr. NBA leagues, UM6P said in a press release, noting that […]
At least 67 journalists have been jailed across Africa for their work, reflecting the continent’s ongoing struggle for a free press, according to a recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). According to the CPJ’s report on jailed journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa, this record number of journalists languishing in jail highlights the growing […]
Russia has reportedly delivered military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery systems to Mali, which observers suspect may have been moved there from Syria following the departure of Russian troops after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. According to reports from Defense Web, Africa’s leading defense news portal, Mali could be another recipient of […]