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[ad_1] Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 has exposed Africa’s vulnerability to cybercrime, resulting in 1,209 arrests across 18 African nations and the United Kingdom, recovering $97.4 million from schemes affecting nearly 88,000 victims. The August 22 announcement highlights escalating digital threats including inheritance scams, ransomware, and business email compromise across the continent. The operation’s success underscores cybercrime’s complex geography, with perpetrators, infrastructure, and victims often spanning multiple continents. Neal Jetton, Interpol’s cybercrime unit director, emphasized to Africanews that combating transnational cybercrime requires unprecedented cooperation and collaboration among nations, exemplified by Interpol’s 196-member country network headquartered in Lyon, France. Despite this enforcement…

[ad_1] Nigeria host Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Date & Time: Saturday, September 6 – 16:00 GMT ( 17:00 WAT) How to Watch: SuperSport, AfroSport Group C standings Nigeria sit fourth with seven points from six games. Rwanda are two points ahead in second, level with Botswana. South Africa – 13 points Rwanda – 8 points Benin – 8 points Nigeria – 7 points Lesotho – 6 points Zimbabwe – 4 points Form guide Nigeria ended a five-match winless run with a 2-0 win over Congo-Brazzaville in August’s CHAN game.…

[ad_1] A major US government study showing the deadly risks of alcohol, including its link to cancer, has been buried, according to an exclusive report by Vox.  The Alcohol Intake and Health Study, commissioned in early 2022 by the Department of Health and Human Services under President Biden, examined Americans’ drinking habits and their effects on health.  The study found that even low levels of alcohol carry measurable risks, including seven types of cancer, and shorten life expectancy by an average of 15 years. Yet, after the final report was submitted to the Trump administration in March, it was never…

[ad_1] Rabat – Sevilla FC has secured the signing of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech on a one-year contract, with an additional year option based on performance, Vamos Mi Sevilla reported today. LaLiga still allows clubs to register free agents, as long as there are available spots in the squad, added the platform.  For Sevilla FC, all 25 squad numbers are currently taken. This means the club would need to release a player to make room for a new signing, Vamos Mi Sevilla says. The player likely to leave is third-choice goalkeeper Alvaro Fernández. Sevilla is reportedly working quickly to finalize…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco delivered a brilliant performance tonight, defeating Niger 5-0 in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup to secure a spot in the global tournament. With the victory, Morocco became the first African nation to book a ticket to the global stage. From the start, the Atlas Lions dominated possession and created many chances, while Niger struggled to break through the strong Moroccan defense.  The scoring opened in the 29th minute when Ismail Saibari put the ball into the net. Just nine minutes later, Saibari doubled Morocco’s lead with his second goal of the night, this…

[ad_1] Morocco’s national football team outclassed Niger on Friday, September 5, with a resounding 5-0 victory at the reconstructed Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, during the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This day will remain engraved in the annals of Moroccan football. With this emphatic win, the Atlas Lions booked their ticket to the World Cup for the third time in a row (2018, 2022, 2026) and the seventh time in their history (1970, 1986, 1994, 1998). Walid Regragui’s men only needed a single point to secure qualification. Instead, they took all three to the delight…

[ad_1] Rabat – US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos met today in New York with the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, where he reiterated Washington’s firm stance that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only practical solution to the conflict.  “I reiterated the clear U.S. position, that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only feasible solution for Western Sahara,” Boulos said on X. Boulos and Mistura also discussed MINURSO’s stabilizing role and how to bring regional peace, with the US expressing appreciation for continued coordination ahead of the upcoming UN Security Council debate. Algerian…

[ad_1] Rabat – Moroccan rapper Taha Fahssi, widely known as ElGrande Toto, has left Morocco for France following a formal legal complaint accusing him of “public indecency.”  The complaint was filed by a civil association in Kenitra after his concert there, claiming his use of explicit language and provocative behavior violated public morality under Moroccan law (Article 483 of the Penal Code).  The association claims the rapper’s performance constitutes a “clear violation of public order.” They urged authorities to act and expressed concerns about the influence on minors and local communities. “Tolerance toward a high-profile artist, despite his history at other…

[ad_1] Despite mounting global economic uncertainties, East Africa remains on a steady growth path, driven by investments in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and digital innovation.According to a recent Deloitte’s 2025 East Africa Economic Outlook, the region is set to be the fastest-growing on the continent, even as high inflation, rising debt, and currency volatility pose significant risks. Moody’s latest Global Macro Outlook 2025–26 paints a more cautious picture globally, forecasting a slowdown in economic growth to 2.4% by 2026, down from 2.9 percent in 2024. With lingering instability in global trade and tighter monetary policies, emerging markets — particularly in East…

[ad_1] Rabat – Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has warned of a major escalation in Gaza, saying the “gates of hell are opening now” as the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) began targeting high-rise buildings in Gaza City. Israeli forces issued a forced evacuation order today for the Mushtaha Tower, a 12-storey building on the western side of Gaza City. The tower, which Israel struck later today, had already been partially destroyed in earlier strikes, but it continued to house displaced families.  Hundreds of makeshift tents surround the building, as the area is considered one of the last shelters for people…