Keywords: Africa


South Africa Elections: 20 Political Killings and 48 Arrests Ahead of Municipal Vote

South Africa is facing heightened security concerns ahead of its November 4 municipal elections, with police reporting 20 politically related killings and 139 election-related criminal cases nationwide. Authorities have made 48 arrests in connection with electoral offences, while only seven arrests have......

AFCON U23 Qualifiers: Morocco and Ethiopia Set for November Showdown

Morocco’s U23 national football team is preparing for a decisive two-legged encounter against Ethiopia as both sides compete for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U23 tournament. The two qualifying matches are scheduled for November 12 and 17, with the Moroccan side set to play the......

Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway: How Morocco Is Strengthening Its Strategic Gateway to Africa

Morocco’s ambitious infrastructure programme in its southern regions is attracting renewed international attention, with the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway emerging as a major example of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its economic position and expand its connections with sub-Saharan Africa. In......

African Football: CAF Restores Biennial Africa Cup of Nations After Unanimous Decision

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially reversed its previous decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a four-year schedule, confirming that the continent’s flagship national team competition will once again be held every two years. The decision was unanimously......

Zineb El Adaoui Highlights Morocco’s Commitment to Strengthening Public Investment Support at Russia-Africa Forum

Morocco is seeking to strengthen the mechanisms supporting public investment as part of its broader efforts to improve economic development and reinforce the effectiveness of public spending. The issue is drawing attention during the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow, where investment......

Russia-Africa Summit 2026: Moscow Seeks to Expand Trade and Investment as Bilateral Exchanges Exceed $27 Billion

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for stronger trade and investment ties between Russia and African countries, citing bilateral trade worth more than $27 billion in 2025 during the plenary session of the third Russia-Africa Summit held in Moscow on Thursday. Speaking under the theme “For......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI Places Africa at the Heart of Morocco’s Foreign Policy, El Mansouri Says

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening African integration and expanding international partnerships, with Head of Government Fatima Zahra El Mansouri highlighting the central role of Africa in the Kingdom’s diplomatic strategy during the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October......

Russia-Africa Summit 2026: Morocco Steps Up Diplomatic Engagement in Moscow

The meeting forms part of broader diplomatic and economic efforts to expand cooperation across strategic sectors, including trade, investment, energy, agriculture and technology. Morocco Strengthens Its Diplomatic Presence El Mansouri’s participation highlights Morocco’s engagement in discussions......

JTI Names Paul Hennessy Regional Managing Director as Morocco Expands Its Industrial Role

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has appointed Paul Hennessy as managing director for North and West Africa, entrusting the experienced executive with overseeing the group's activities across 12 markets in a region where Morocco is becoming increasingly important to its commercial and industrial......