Polarising French actress dies aged 91
French actress, animal rights activist and far-right supporter, Brigitte Bardot, died at 91 in her Saint-Tropez home, on the Mediterranean coast,...
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Nigeria’s iconic Eyo Festival back after eight years
Thousands of residents and tourists gathered in Lagos on December 27th for one of Nigeria’s most iconic events, the Eyo...
Morocco hopes to become Africa’s leading football nation
Morocco hopes to become Africa’s leading football nation by way of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this year as...
Algeria: collapse of historical mosque in casbah
A 16th century mosque has partially collapsed in the famous Casbah of Algiers, reports Algerie 360 on 23rd December. Its...
Kenyan vet lands major upset at darts championship
Full-time Kenyan vet, David Munyua, said he could not “feel his hands” as he nailed the winning double in his...
Moroccan football coach to be given Jordanian citizenship
The Moroccan head coach of the Jordanian national football team, Jamal Sellami, declared it “a great honour” that King Abdullah...
Female directors reshape Arab cinema, amid Saudi festival
Arab female film directors are reshaping the region’s cinema landscape, using films to tell stories long marginalised and to claim...
Morocco eyes security boost ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco’s National Security Directorate (DGSN) has deployed an advanced security infrastructure for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according...
Morocco wins Arab Cup after victory against Jordan
Morocco has won the FIFA Arab Cup after defeating Jordan 3-2 in Qatar's capital Doha, reports Al Jazeera on December...
Lagos vibrant street art turned into ‘open air gallery’
Lagos, a popular city destination in Nigeria, has been turned into an “open-air gallery” in the words of the organisers...
Libya reopens national museum
Libya’s largest museum has reopened after nearly 14 years of closure, marking a symbolic moment in the country’s efforts to...
FIFA’s player release date leaves African teams unprepared
With the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take off this month, FIFA has ruled that players need to...
Marrakech film festival opens with over 80 movies presented
The 22nd edition of the International Film Festival of Marrakech has opened in Morocco, with South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho...
Palestine edge 4-3 win over Libya to qualify for Arab Cup
Palestine beat Libya 4-3 on penalties during their match on November 25th, securing their place in the Arab Cup which...
Arsenal announces end to “Visit Rwanda” sponsorship deal
The UK Football Club Arsenal announced that they will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda in June 2026,...
