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.
Nigeria: Senate Endorses $60 Oil Benchmark, Crude Price Falls to $59/Barrel/in /by
[This Day] The Senate yesterday approved some far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance on the 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), backing a lower and more realistic crude oil benchmark of $60.
Morocco steps up nationwide response to extreme winter weather/in /by
The operation aims to support tens of thousands of families with essential food supplies, blankets and other relief, with officials expecting to reach around 73,000 households in need. Red alerts have been issued for heavy snowfall — up to 80 centimetres in the High Atlas mountains
South African DJ Warras fatally shot in Johannesburg/in /by
A popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.
Nigeria: Experts Urge TotalEnergies to Settle $285m Tribunal Award to NNPCL/in /by
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Energy law experts have urged TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited to comply with a tribunal ruling ordering it to pay the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) $285.2 million, describing the award as a landmark affirmation of Nigeria's legal and contractual framework.