By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lebrief
Moroccan MP Samir Chaouki was found guilty of impersonating a title linked to a regulated profession and disseminating allegations and false claims concerning private life or reputation. The court handed him a suspended prison sentence while acquitting him of some charges.
AS FAR qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League final by beating Cameroon’s Lekié FF in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The Moroccan military club, defending champions, will seek a third continental title, according to Africa Top Sports.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Africa Top Sports ·
Kenyan Catholic bishops are calling on Parliament to reject proposals to ban the live broadcasting of presidential results. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops says the restriction could increase tensions and reduce confidence in the 2027 general election, according to Citizen Digital.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Citizen Digital ·
A 42-year-old Beninese man, José « Joe » Biaou, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison in the United States for diverting more than $3.5 million from Covid-19 aid programmes (PPP and EIDL). Judge Christopher R. Cooper handed down the sentence on 10 November 2026, according to federal prosecutor Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
🇧🇯 Benin · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Moroccan club AS FAR of Rabat reached the final of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League by beating Lekié Football Filles 1-0 on Wednesday 11 November in Ismaïlia. The defending champions will seek a third continental title, according to Lebrief.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lebrief ·
High-speed rail to cut Tangier-Rabat journey to one hour by 2029Moroccan Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh expects a one-hour journey between Tangier and Rabat thanks to high-speed rail projects expected by 2029. He also announced 35 minutes between Rabat and Mohammed V Airport, as well as regional trains in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech.
Tunisia’s presidency to receive 248.576 million dinarsThe Presidency of the Republic of Tunisia will receive 248.576 million dinars under the draft 2027 state budget, an increase of 8.22% year on year. The allocation funds three programmes, including presidential security and external relations, according to Mourad Halloumi.The week in Africa
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