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Sudan’s official gold exports in the first six months of 2026 have matched the total volume officially exported throughout 2025, Minister of Minerals Nour al-Dayem Taha said on Sunday. Taha attributed the increase to tighter government controls and measures aimed at directing more gold production through formal banking channels. His comments followed a meeting with […]
The Moroccan women’s national football team secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2026) after they defeated South Africa 2–1 in the quarter-final match played on Saturday evening at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Morocco opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Sakina Ouzraoui, who capitalized on […]
The Confederation of African Football has thrown its full weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election scheduled to take place on March 18, 2027, during the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco. The CAF support comes as incumbent president Gianni Infantino is facing backlash following a controversial proposal regarding […]
Bubista has resigned from his post as Cape Verde head coach to take charge of Moroccan RS Berkane club. Bubista, 56, leaves after a successful six-and-a-half-year tenure during which he guided Cape Verde to their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. The Blue Sharks reached the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup before losing 3-2 […]
Sudan has announced a full exemption of customs duties on solar energy systems as authorities seek to promote alternative power solutions amid a severe electricity crisis. The Customs Force Media Department said on Tuesday, August 4, that the decision was aimed at encouraging the adoption of solar energy and reducing costs for importers and investors. […]
The Moroccan women’s national football team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a goalless draw (0-0) against Senegal in their third and final Group A match on Monday evening at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. With this result, Morocco finishes top of the group […]
Sudan imported more than $274 million worth of medicines during the first half of 2026 as authorities work to improve drug availability amid a worsening healthcare crisis caused by the ongoing conflict. The National Fund for Medical Supplies (NFMS) said the country’s medicine availability has increased to more than 70 per cent, with supplies secured […]
Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chaired the country’s first security Council meeting since the Army regained control of several areas in North Kordofan, reviewing the security situation and ongoing military operations. The meeting, held in Khartoum on Sunday, August 2, assessed the progress of military operations and measures to strengthen security and stability, […]
Morocco’s women national football team defeated its Algerian counterpart 1-0 in a Group A match on the 2nd day of 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, played Thursday evening at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The sole goal of the fixture was scored by Sanaa Mssoudy (84′), enabling hosts Morocco to strengthen […]
Libya and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening African coordination and cooperation, while welcoming the reopening of the headquarters of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in Tripoli. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Libyan and Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministers, Taher Al-Baour and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on the sidelines of the 49th […]