More than 2,000 people – 55 from South Africa – have converged in Egypt in a show of international solidarity
The international ministry is considering its options in the multilateral sphere to push for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Imane Khelif has fought on the women’s circuit for years and there is nothing to suggest she identifies as anything other than female
The former rifleman was selected to go to the games in recognition of the forgotten Senegalese Tirailleurs Corps
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Beware that when you dehumanise your opponent, you dehumanise yourself
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
Relations between the two allies soured but their recent reconciliation has serious implications for Morocco’s neighbours, especially the Sahrawis
Both France and Algeria have pushed narratives about the Harkis that are incorrect, the first being that these men joined the French army for ideological reasons
Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara is about the presence of resources, especially phosphates that make up 72% of the world’s reserves. Phosphate is used in fertiliser, a key element in agriculture, giving Morocco a tight grip over world food production.
The 30-year-old Manchester City winger skippered his country to victory against Senegal in the 2019 final in Egypt, and Djamel Belmadi’s team are unbeaten in competitive action since then
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A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations
Immigration is shaping up to be a key issue in next year’s French presidential election, when President Macron is widely expected to face off again against the far-right leader Marine Le Pen
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Nongovernmental organisations applying for observer status at the African Union are subjected to intense scrutiny but a non-African state merely needs the approval of the AU Commission’s chairperson
China is becoming the preferred destination for countries such as Ghana and Nigeria
After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot
Dumama + Kechou’s atmospheric debut album is rooted in both the past and the future
The scales are still tilted in favour of men, but younger people with tertiary education have less discriminatory attitudes
A long-delayed flight to repatriate South African citizens from Wuhan will depart tonight and return on Friday the 13th, before a 21-day quarantine
Authorities are urging people to remain calm about the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, and with good reason — panic will only exacerbate the situation
Africans living in China want to be evacuated
Smaïl Chergui may hold a powerful position, but he is a controversial figure
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The planned vote has drawn widespread protests, with Algerian demonstrators demanding Bouteflika allies step aside before any elections are held
One of the most misleading myths about African politics is the idea of the all-powerful leader who rules on their own through their cunning and wit
Demonstrators in both Algeria and Sudan seem aware of the ‘Egypt trap’
Ouyahia served four times as prime minister from 1995, three of them during Bouteflika’s two-decade rule
Sisi, as a champion of stability, commands the support of Western powers