20th Marrakech International Film Festival Celebrates Cinema Amid Global Challenges/in /by
Despite challenges like Israel's war with Hamas and a recent earthquake in Morocco, the organizers aim to showcase cinema from Morocco, the Middle East, and Africa. The festival will honor Moroccan director Faouzi B
Sierra Leone: night curfew imposed following attack/in /by
Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and prisons in the capital Freetown.
More captives, prisoners freed as Gaza truce extension mooted/in /by
The transfers under a four-day truce that started Friday have been the first relief for captives' families since the militant group attacked Israel on October 7, prompting devastating Israeli bombardments of the Gaza Strip.
Morocco: pro-Palestinian rally held in Casablanca/in /by
Moroccans rallied in support of Palestinians in Casablanca on Sunday, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for an end to diplomatic relations with Israel.
Sierra Leone: President declares calm after day of clashes/in /by
The day saw unknown assailants attempting to force their way into a military arsenal in Freetown, confronting security forces in various parts of the capital, and freeing numerous prisoners from jail.
Junta-run Chad opens campaign for key December referendum/in /by
More than 8.3 million people in the vast but poor Sahel country are called on to vote in a referendum slated for December 17, in a key step towards the elections and establishing civilian rule.
South Africa Withdraws 2027 Women’s World Cup Bid/in /by
South Africa announced on Saturday that it was withdrawing its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027, preferring to avoid showing a "rushed presentation" to Fifa in December. The deadline for submitting precise plans from candidates to host the competition was set by Fifa for December 8.
Tamangoh, an artist on a tap-step homeward journey/in /by
If tap dance is still alive and kicking in the jazz world today, it's thanks in part to one man: Tamangoh. This internationally-renowned dancer and choreographer has made it his mission to perpetuate tap dance, while asserting its African origins through his show Kongo Square.
Senegal: Rural women advocate for climate justice ahead of COP28 Summit/in /by
Senegalese rural women staged a demonstration, calling for climate justice on Saturday in Dakar, asserting that they continue to endure the adverse impacts of climate change.
Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after gunmen attack military barracks/in /by
The country's Ministry of Information and Education also said in a statement the government and security forces are “in control” of the situation.