Mali retaliates against US visa fees

US nationals visiting Mali will be required to post a $10,000 bond for tourist and business visas in a tit-for-tat response to the Trump administration’s imposition on the West African country. Mali has become the latest African nation to be hit...

West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed - why this is dangerous for food security

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding...

Academics urge UN Chief to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

A group of African and European academics has addressed an open letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, calling on the organization to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, which they described as a “geostrategic key...

Five Missing in Catastrophic Trawler Collision off Mauritania

A collision between two fishing boats left five people missing off the coast of Mauritania last week, prompting a large-scale search. The Gambian-flagged Right Whale and the Mauritania-flagged Tafra 3 collided off the coast on Friday, in fine...

World Cup 2026 (Q): Another withdrawal for DR Congo ahead of Sudan clash!

DR Congo: Sadiki and Bakambu ruled out for decisive match against Sudan RD Congo / @x.com/StreamFootRDC/ The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has suffered yet another setback just days before their decisive match against Sudan, scheduled...

Fishing boat reported as sunk off Mauritania

US Positioned as Africa’s Strategic Partner

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally and an emerging powerhouse for global energy investment. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW):...

President of Mauritania warns Israeli aggression against Qatar Is threat to Arab and Muslim security

Doha: President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania HE Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani affirmed that the Israeli aggression against Doha represents a new episode in a long-standing series of aggressive policies pursued by the Israeli...

UN expert praises Mauritania legal reforms but raises concern over migrant rights abuses

The UN special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Gehad Madi, concluded a ten-day visit to Mauritania and commended the government’s legislative progress on Friday while warning that persistent human rights violations against migrants...

President of Mauritania arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania HE Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani arrived on Sunday in Doha, to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to be held in Doha. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were...

Which teams can qualify for the World Cup in Africa?

- Advertisement - Ghana Ghana can seal qualification if it avoids defeat against Comoros irrespective of Madagascar’s result against Mali. Cape Verde/ Cameroon A win over Eswatini will take Cape Verde to its maiden World Cup finals. A draw will...

Mali Slaps Visa Bond on US Travellers in Retaliation to US Policy

In a tit-for-tat move, Mali has imposed the same visa bond requirements on United States citizens that Washington placed on Malian travelers. Mali’s government condemned the initial US action as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign...

Iliman Ndiaye shares true feelings on new Everton role - 'I say it a lot'

Iliman Ndiaye created more history when, after netting Everton's final men's first-team goal at Goodison Park, he became the first player to score in a competitive match at Hill Dickinson Stadium(Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images) Iliman Ndiaye has...

Bahrain suffer heavy defeat against Egypt

FOOTBALL – BAHRAIN’S senior men’s football national team fell to a heavy 0-4 defeat to Egypt’s B national team in a friendly match played last night at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Morocco. The Egyptians scored three goals in a quick 15-minute...

Africa's Top 100 Banks 2025: the full list and our analysis

Our 2025 table of the Top 100 African banks has a very familiar look to it (scroll down for the full list.) The top three are in the same order as last year, while the only change in the composition of the top ten is that Algeria’s two biggest...

Goal and Highlights for Egypt 1-0 Guinea-Bissau in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you very much for watching this World Cup Qualifiers match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon and see you next time! END OF MATCH With a goal from Mohamed...

At the European Film Festival in South Africa, stories that defy borders

The boundaries that are often associated with family, are creatively dissected in four of the films. When the conservative father in the Cannes 2025 Jury prize winner, Sirāt, becomes a co-traveller with ravers in search for his daughter, the...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens in response to Trump's visa policy

The move, confirmed by Mali’s foreign ministry on Sunday, marks the latest flashpoint in the shifting relationship between Washington and Bamako. The BBC reports that the Malian government said the decision to implement an “identical visa...

Kuwait wraps up training ahead of friendly against Morocco

DUBAI, Oct 12: Kuwait concluded training today at Shabab Ahli Dubai Stadium in the UAE, preparing for a friendly match against a Moroccan local team tomorrow at Al Awir Stadium. The Kuwaiti delegation arrived in the UAE from Tashkent following a...

North Africa’s rising role in the future of global supply chains

North Africa is quietly undergoing one of the most consequential economic transformations of the 21st century. Once viewed primarily as a geopolitical crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa, the region is now...