Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Morocco’s Eid livestock markets return to full strength as herd numbers recover

The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.

Liverpool legend Salah bows out after nine glorious years

Mohamed Salah could not bring himself to walk away. Twenty minutes after the final whistle had heralded the end of his Liverpool career, the Egypt international stood before the Kop and basked in the acclaim of his supporters. Nine years, 442 appearanc...

Sundowns crowned kings of Africa again after dramatic final in Rabat

Mamelodi Sundowns are kings of Africa once again! The South African side secured their second CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over FAR Rabat after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Morocco.

Senegal football fans return home relieved after Moroccan king’s pardon

Scenes of joy welcomed Senegalese football fans who had been detained in Morocco as they returned home after receiving a royal pardon.

Tinubu doubles down on reforms as 2027 race begins

Officially endorsed for a second term, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaning heavily on his economic record, defending painful reforms even as soaring living costs continue to test public patience.

Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office

Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.

Former finance minister Romuald Wadagni sworn is as Benin’s new president

Benin's former finance minister Romuald Wadagni was sworn in on Sunday as Benin's new president, taking over from Patrice Talon.

Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc suspends 12 routes, citing rising cost of fuel

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has suspended 12 routes to several African and European destinations due to the rising price of kerosene.

Nigeria’s President Tinubu to run for re-election after clinching party nomination

Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu will run for re-election in January after clinching his party’s presidential nomination with a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress primaries.

Morocco’s king pardons Senegalese football fans jailed over AFCON hooliganism

Eighteen Senegalese football fans jailed for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have been pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.