TP Mazembe Gears Up to Challenge Al Ahly in CAF Champions League Semi-final in Cairo
The match is anticipated to be a pivotal encounter, with Al Ahly holding the home advantage and an unbeaten streak in 19 CAF Champions League matches.
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Hajarah is The African Exponent's Northern Africa correspondent. She covers all stories that matter from that region in a captivating manner.
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Moroccan Team Wins by Default After Jersey Seizure Sparks Diplomatic Row
This particular jersey design by Berkane has been used throughout the current season and in previous tournaments, but its depiction of an extended Moroccan map, including Western Sahara, was seen by Algerian officials as a political provocation.
East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat
The arrest came after a severe crush aboard a boat, which was carrying 112 people at the time, attempting a perilous crossing of the Channel.
Morocco Aims to Become a Global Aviation Hub, Attracting Major Aerospace Investors
This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the capabilities of Moroccan airlines and expand their operations, aligning with the national strategy to boost the overall economic profile of the country.
Facing Security Concerns Jewish Community in Tunisia Plans Scaled-Down Pilgrimage
This decision comes less than a year after a deadly shooting at the site deeply affected the community.
Ancient Egyptian Statue of Ramses II Returns Home After Decades
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday that the artifact, which dates back more than 3,400 years, has finally returned to Egypt.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Visits Turkey as Calls for De-escalation of the Middle East Get Louder
During his visit, Shoukry expressed concern about the broader implications of the Gaza conflict, particularly its potential to expand regional tensions, evidenced by recent disruptions to maritime navigation in the Red Sea.
Thousands Left Homeless as Ethiopian Land Violence Escalates
Amhara officials have accused Tigrayan forces of initiating an invasion, an allegation that former rebels in Tigray vehemently deny.
UN Warns of Worsening Crisis in Sudan as Foreign Support Fuels Ongoing Conflict
The conflict continues to rage, fueled by international involvement, as noted without naming specific countries, though reports have implicated Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
Tunisian Journalist Sentenced to Six Months in Prison Amidst Government Crackdown on Media
The charges stemmed from a complaint by a member of the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs, who was targeted in Boughalleb's Facebook posts.
Global Donors Pledge Over $2.1 Billion in Aid to Sudan Amid Humanitarian Crisis
The aid is earmarked for critical needs such as food, water, and medicine, President Macron explained, though he did not specify a timeline for the distribution of the funds.
Prestigious Cannes Competition; Egyptian Film Earns a Pickup
Directed by the Egyptian duo Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir, the documentary was filmed over a span of four years, capturing the personal and collective journey of these young women.
The Children of Darfur Caught Between Starvation and Death in the Unending Civil War
The war, a fierce conflict between the army and a paramilitary group, has thrown the country into chaos and driven countless families from their homes into camps like Zamzam.
Egypt Secures €1 Billion Loan from EU to Bolster her Economy
As part of the loan agreement, the European Union has stipulated that Egypt must continue to make progress towards establishing effective democratic mechanisms.