Tunisia: Journalist Zied El-Heni sentenced to one year in prison
Independent Tunisian journalist Zied El-Heni has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Tunisian court after publicly criticizing judicial rulings targeting...
Senegal FA hit by AFCON bonus dispute
The Senegalese Football Federation is facing internal tensions over bonuses linked to the Africa Cup of Nations. According to reports from Jeune Afrique,...
Togo appoints nine new prefects in major administrative reshuffle
In Togo, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of nine new prefects during its meeting held on May 6, 2026. The...
Ghana urges African Union to act over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Ghana has formally raised concerns with the African Union over a wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa and is calling for urgent...
DR Congo president Félix Tshisekedi promises state honor for Fally Ipupa
Congolese music superstar Fally Ipupa is set to receive a prestigious state honor from the Democratic Republic of Congo following his historic back-to-back...
DR Congo: Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate
Kinshasa, May 6, 2026 — The possibility of a third presidential term for Félix Tshisekedi is no longer off the table. Speaking at...
High-level roundtable highlights Morocco’s investment appeal
The United States has reaffirmed its economic commitment to Morocco during a high-level investment roundtable held in Casablanca. The event brought together senior...
AFCON U17 2026: Kick-off in Rabat, Morocco seeking confirmation
The AFCON U17 2026 kicks off on May 13 in Rabat, with defending champions Morocco facing Tunisia in the opening match. Hosted for...
Morocco to host 2027 FIFA congress, cementing role as Africa’s football governance hub
The Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) has confirmed that its 77th Congress will be held in Rabat on March 18, 2027. During...
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