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The Sudan Doctors Network on Wednesday accused the Rapid Support Forces of killing 12 civilians, including six women, and injuring three others in the Shuraim Mima area, north of Bara in North Kordofan State. According to the group, the victims were allegedly targeted on suspicion of links to the Sudanese Armed Forces. The incident […]
Senegal’s federation and government clung to outrage after the African football federation stripped it of a controversial African Cup of Nations title. Instead of recognizing their own violations of CAF regulations- they themselves violated- Senegalese government and football authorities indulged in conspiracy theories and unfounded accusations. CAF’s Appeal Board on Tuesday confirmed that Senegal had […]
Morocco’s Royal Football Federation (FRMF) welcomed on Wednesday the decision issued by the Appeal Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the Morocco-Senegal final at the African Cup of Nations, noting that this verdict upholds the rules and the stability necessary for the smooth conduct of international competitions. Since the very first incidents […]
The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 […]
The Central Bank of Sudan announced Monday a significant increase in lending limits for micro and small-scale finance, as authorities seek to cushion the effects of soaring inflation and stimulate economic recovery. The policy shift, outlined in a Circular, forms part of the bank’s broader 2026 strategy aimed at deepening financial inclusion and supporting […]
Chocolate prices jumped nearly 18% across the European Union in 2025, marking the steepest increase of any food product, following a historic spike in cocoa costs driven by West African drought and plant disease. West Africa, notably Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire, are the world’s main cocoa‑growing region, which pushed supplies to their lowest levels in […]
China has indicated its willingness to support the post-war reconstruction of Sudan, according to Xu Jian, Beijing’s acting Chargé d’affaires in Sudan. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Sudan, Xu said China has incorporated proposals to assist Sudan’s rebuilding efforts into its official foreign policy agenda and is ready to help restore infrastructure destroyed […]
The United States is believed close to reaching an agreement with Mali that would allow American aircraft and drones to resume intelligence operations against jihadist groups operating in the Sahel country. According to press reports, the move shows plans to return to the Sahel region after years of disengagement, leaving Russia, China and Turkey to […]
Morocco has rapidly transformed its economy into a manufacturing and export-driven powerhouse, particularly in consumer goods, says “African Exponent” news platform specializing in economy, trade and business. According to latest rankings released by “African Exponent”, Morocco takes top position in consumer goods exports in the Continent in 2025/2026. South Africa comes in the 2nd place […]
Sudanese military officials say shipments containing technical equipment, including drones and jamming devices, were intercepted along supply routes allegedly used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near the borders with Chad and Libya. Authorities declined to disclose the exact geographical coordinates of the destroyed sites but confirmed that the consignments formed part of logistical […]