Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims/in /by
Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.
From Lapland, Santa prepares to deliver gifts worldwide/in /by
Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises.
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi picked for FIFA’s Best Men’s XI of 2025/in /by
After an outstanding 2024/25 season with Paris Saint Germain, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has another reason to celebrate: being picked for FIFA’s best Men’s XI of the year.
West Africa: Nigeria’s Crude Exports Hit N12.8tn, Oil Trade Drives Q3 External Balance/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's crude oil exports climbed to N12.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, reaffirming the commodity's dominance in the country's external trade and anchoring a strong oil-led performance in imports and exports during the period under review.
Rabat ready for kick-off with AFCON just days away/in /by
Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on Dec. 21.
Malian judge orders return of gold to Canada’s Barrick Mining/in /by
It was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.
FIFA cuts world cup ticket prices after backlash, offers $60 seats to loyal fans/in /by
Despite the controversy, demand remains huge, with FIFA reporting more than 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.
South Africa raids US refugee centre, arrests seven Kenyans/in /by
A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa's Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.
Sudan tops humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year in a row/in /by
Six of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee's list are in Africa.
Thousands Cuban pilgrims flock to Havana’s El Rincon shrine seeking blessings from Saint Lazarus/in /by
Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.