[RFI] Rayan Oram, the five-year-old boy who died on Saturday after being trapped in a well for five days, has been buried near his village of Ighrane in the Rif Valley. The vast rescue operation showed an outpouring of solidarity in the country and d...

[The Conversation Africa] Worsening crime and violence in sub-Saharan Africa is placing increasing demands on police in the region.

[RFI] Morocco reopened its borders on Monday, lifting a two-month ban on passenger flights entering the kingdom due to the spread of Covid-19. It hopes to save a tourist season devastated by the health crisis.

[New Times] It was a fair weekend for Rwandan players abroad as the likes of Noam Emeran put up an excellent performance for Manchester United U-23 against West Ham in the premier league 2.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has prioritized discussions on the contested Western Sahara territory in the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) with President Uhuru Kenyatta slated to host high-level talks on February 16.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- A dramatic penalty shootout that ended 4-2 in Senegal's favour has seen the Lions of Teranga make history by winning their first AFCON championship, beating Egypt in the grand final at Paul Biya Stadium in Olembé.

[MBC] Senegal (Lions of Teranga) on Sunday night have been crowned the 'Kings' of African football after displaying a masterclass performance over seven-time champions Egypt and lifted their first-ever continental title with a commanding 4-2 victory.

[CAF] After having waited a long time in its history, Senegal also spent a lot of time on the lawn of the Olembé stadium in Yaoundé (Cameroon) to win its first continental title (4-2)

[DW] Kais Saied's decision raised fears about the independence of the judiciary and was sure to anger his opponents.

[DW] The body of a 5-year-old boy, who has been trapped in a well since Tuesday, has been recovered. His death was confirmed by a royal palace statement carried on local media.

[Premium Times] The Lions and the Pharaohs have enjoyed contrasting fortunes as far as their participation in AFCON tournaments is concerned.

[Vanguard] The most successful team in Africa Cup of Nations history meet a team that have, somewhat surprisingly, never won it as Egypt take on Senegal in Sunday's final.

[CAF] Senegal faces Egypt this Sunday at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, as the 33rd edition of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 reaches its Grand Final.

[DW] The death of five-year-old Rayan who was trapped in a well for nearly five days has triggered an outpouring of condolonces in Morocco and abroad, including from famous soccer players and European sports clubs.

[MAP] Rabat -- Here follows a statement by the Royal Office:

[DW] Rayan, the 5-year-old boy, is still trapped since he fell into a deep well on Tuesday. Rescuers say they have edged closer to reaching him as the painstaking mission continues.

[DW] Efforts have intensified to rescue a 5-year-old boy who has been stuck in a deep well for almost three days. The case has gripped Northern Africa, sparking a wave of sympathy online.

[CAF] Egypt are through to the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde on Thursday.

[RFI] It wasn't the result the partisans craved. Egypt had beaten them in their own expensively assembled backyard with a display of defenisve discipline, order and rigour.

[MAP] Rabat -- Efforts are ongoing to rescue Rayan, a 5-year-old child who fell into a well in the village of Ighrane, in the commune of Tamorot (province of Chefchaouen), said, Thursday, the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament, ...

[DW] The Pharaohs kept their nerves to defeat the Indomitable Lions in the shoot out after a goalless 120 minutes. They will now face the Teranga Lions for an opportunity to win their eighth AFCON title on Sunday.

[Namibian] THE Brave Gladiators will be among the 12 nations lining up for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), said head coach Woody Jacobs.

[allAfrica] Earlier this month, Egypt announced the appointment of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to lead the international climate talks in Sharm-el-Sheikh in November 2022. Alongside Minister Shoukry's appointment as COP27 president, Egypt's woman ...

[DW] Morocco holds 75% of the world's reserves of phosphate, which is used in fertilizer. The country's exports are helping to reduce hunger in sub-Saharan Africa, but high energy prices and climate change put that at risk.

[Premium Times] Egypt will face Senegal in the final.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The governorate of Monastir reported two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the toll to 1,064 since the outbreak of the pandemic in the region.

[Premium Times] This is the most played fixture in the history of the continental tournament.

[Daily News] TANZANIA and Egypt have agreed to boost investment in agriculture, transportation, energy, infrastructure, water and transportation.

[TechCrunch] On-demand delivery in the Middle East and North Africa is estimated to reach $47 billion by 2030. In its largest and fastest-growing economy, Egypt, many platforms operate in different segments of e-commerce and logistics while serving b...

[CAF] The CAF Disciplinary Board has imposed a fine of 100 000 USD, with 50 000 suspended, to the Egypt Football Association (EFA) for breaching CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 media protocols and directives.