In the aftermath of Guinea’s 1-0 victory over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations, joyous celebrations erupted across Guinea, leading to a tragic incident in which six people lost their lives. The Guinean Football Federation and the national team, led by coach Kaba Diawara, have appealed for restraint. The Federation released a video urging Read More…
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South Africa and Morocco clash over UN Human Rights Council presidency
Tensions arise between South Africa and Morocco as they vie for the presidency of the United Nations’ top human rights body, with South Africa accusing Rabat of rights violations in Western Sahara, questioning its credibility to lead the council. According to diplomats, the U.N. Human Rights Council faces an unprecedented situation, lacking a president at Read More…
CAF Awards 2023: Nominees announced for Men’s and Women’s categories
The anticipation for the prestigious CAF Awards 2023 has escalated with the unveiling of the nominees across various categories for both men and women. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed an impressive lineup of contenders, igniting fervent discussions and expectations within the football fraternity. In the men’s categories, the race for the coveted Player Read More…
Morocco’s ambitious plans for 2030 World Cup: New stadium in Benslimane and upgrades for six others
Morocco, one of the co-hosts for the 2030 World Cup, is gearing up for the event with a grand project in the works. The Prime Minister’s office announced on Friday that Morocco intends to construct a large stadium near Casablanca in Benslimane and undertake significant renovations on six additional stadiums. A pivotal deal was struck Read More…
Nigeria’s growing attraction for investors: Edun delivers optimistic message
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has announced that Nigeria is fast emerging as a prime destination for investors, trailing closely behind China and India. Edun shared this insight during an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. He underscored Read More…
Media Mogul Mo Abudu launches “Africa Creates” initiative at 2023 World Bank/IMF Meetings
Nigerian media personality and CEO of EbonyLife Media, Mo Abudu, unveiled her visionary “Africa Creates” initiative at the 2023 World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech. The initiative’s primary aim is to showcase and elevate Africa’s creative talent, not only on the continent but also worldwide. Abudu emphasised the potential for Africa to Read More…
Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team secures spot in fifth place match after beating Morocco
Nigeria’s women’s senior volleyball team has secured a spot in the fifth-place match following their impressive victory over Morocco, with a 3-0 scoreline (26-24, 25-21, 29-27), in the best-loser match at the ongoing 2023 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The match took place on Wednesday at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports de Read More…
Battered, occupied, exploited, but the Saharawi remain unbowed
I got word that my elderly friend, His Excellency Mohammed Ould Salek, the Minister-Adviser on Diplomatic Affairs to President Brahim Ghali of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, better known as Western Sahara, was in Nigeria. He was the Special Envoy sent by the Saharawi President on April 28, 2023 to bid farewell to President Muhamadu Read More…
[Photos] Portugal face Morocco in Saturday quarter-finals after convincing 6-1 victory
Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s starting lineup, scored a spectacular hat-trick to capture the headlines as Portugal easily qualified for the quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory against Switzerland. Ramos started the score before Pepe put Portugal ahead before the interval. Ramos added his second and Portugal’s third goal after the break, with Read More…
PMAN mourns highlife legend ”Morocco”
The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) on Friday described the late Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as Morocco, as a legend who would be greatly missed. In a statement, PMAN President, Dr Obi Casmir (Voombastic Uncle P), said the association received with shock the sudden demise of the South East Premier, the legend of Read More…