Category: Features

Palestinian ‘Happy Holidays’ movie wins Marrakech International Film Festival’s top prize, l’Etoile d’Or

December 9, 2024

The 21st annual Marrakech International Film Festival concluded on Saturday with the awarding of the festival’s various prizes. The prize, the Golden Star, was awarded ... Read More

Assad regime’s collapse threatens Russia’s ambitions in north, sub-Saharan Africa

December 9, 2024

The fall of Syrian long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime could lead to Russia losing its military bases located in the country and, if this happens, ... Read More

Ghana’s ex-president John Mahama wins election, part of latest trend in Africa

December 9, 2024

Ghana’s vice president and ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat in the country's highly contested presidential election and congratulated his ... Read More

US spy plane accused of violating DRC, Uganda airspaces, near oil, military facilities

December 7, 2024

An alleged US spy plane has been accused of breaching the airspaces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, raising concerns that it ... Read More

Africa Visa Openness Index 2024: mixed progress with many challenges lying ahead

December 7, 2024

The number of African countries offering e-visas has risen from 9 in 2016 to 26 in 2024, the latest addition of the Africa Visa Openness ... Read More

Sudan accuses Emirates and Chad of “direct and clear” interference

December 5, 2024

In the nearly 19-month conflict between Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular Army, the RSF has escalated its attacks using newly deployed ... Read More

Ghana’s 7 December election: economic hardship to be main issue for voters

December 5, 2024

As many as 18 million Ghanaians are expected to cast their vote on 7 December to elect the country's new president with concerns about inflation, ... Read More

Kuwait extends $2 billion deposit to Egypt through 2025

December 5, 2024

On December 3, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that Kuwait has agreed to extend a $2 billion deposit for an additional year. Originally ... Read More

Morocco: Preparations for 2030 World Cup top agenda of council of ministers’ meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI

December 4, 2024

King Mohammed VI chaired this Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers to review preparations for the 2030 World Cup to ... Read More

Fall of Syria’s Aleppo could create big problems for Russia in Africa

December 4, 2024

Leaders across Africa and the Middle East are watching carefully the successful rebel offensive on Aleppo in Syria, experts and observers say, as this could ... Read More