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All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

BBC News Africa  

Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.

Skiing enthusiasts flock to slopes on Lesotho's Maluti Mountain

Africanews  

Afriski says about 70 per cent of visitors come from neighbouring South Africa while the rest are mostly from across the region.

QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey

BBC News Africa  

Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.

Oil Slides as Tehran and Washington Edge Toward the Table — And Africa’s Producers Are Watching Closely

AfricaDotcom  

Every barrel of Brent crude carries a little bit of geopolitics in its price tag these days, and this week that price tag got slightly lighter. Read more

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' storms the box office

Africanews  

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in US ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.”

South Sudanese women say insecurity and lack of services threaten lives

Africanews  

Women in the remote village of Bangolo in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State told United Nations police officers that ongoing insecurity, a lack of healthcare and education, and limited access to basic services continue to threaten their lives and livelihoods.

Gabon signs initial agreement on manganese during state visit to France

Africanews  

The President of Gabon's state visit to France got off to a strong start on Monday with the signing of three strategic agreements. French President Macron welcomed Brice Oligui Nguema to the Elysee Palace for discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation.

Cameroon: President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence raises questions

Africanews  

Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, Cameroonian President Paul Biya's absence from the country continues to draw criticism.

IMF Says AI Could Boost Africa’s Economy by 4%

AfricaDotcom  

A new International Monetary Fund report finds that artificial intelligence could expand Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about 4% over the next ten years, but

Study Finds Gaps in China’s African Agriculture Financing

AfricaDotcom  

China has committed more than $2.26 billion in agricultural loans across Africa since 2000, but new research suggests its investments focus heavily on

Vintage Ghana Film Posters Thrive as Collectible Art

AfricaDotcom  

Ghana’s iconic hand-painted movie posters, once created to attract audiences to neighborhood video clubs, are enjoying renewed international demand as

Africa Turns to Nuclear Amid Energy Security Push

AfricaDotcom  

African countries are increasingly considering nuclear power to improve energy security as geopolitical tensions and fuel supply disruptions expose the

Morocco prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with major hotel expansion

Africanews  

For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister.

France confirms 27-year sentence for Rwandan ex-doctor Eugene Rwamucyo

Africanews  

Rwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal conspiracy to prepare those crimes. He was, however, cleared of genocide and crimes against humanity charges.

Spain celebrates World Cup glory

Africanews  

Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.

Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General

Africanews  

Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.

Gabon: Opposition leader’s lawyers request France’s intervention [Africanews Today]

Africanews  

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on France to put pressure on the Gabonese head o

Spain, Algeria seek fresh start as Sánchez visits Algiers

Africanews  

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he wants to deepen ties with Algeria as the two countries rebuild relations following a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara.

Ghana Wins ECOWAS Backing On Fight Against Xenophobia. Is African Union Next?

AfricaDotcom  

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed Ghana's petition to the African Union (AU) calling for stronger continent-wide measures

Nigeria and Ghana call on AU to address 'Afrophobic protests' in South Africa

Africanews  

Nigeria and Ghana have condemned what they called the recent "Afrophobic protests targeting African nationals in South Africa." In a statement, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs said the two countries want the issue placed on the agenda at the next African Union summit.

France faces calls to raise detention of Gabon opposition figure during Nguema visit

Africanews  

Pressure is mounting on France to address the detention of Gabonese opposition figure and former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state visit to Paris.

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