By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L'Information
Moroccan director and producer Nabil Ayouch received the Golden Pyramid for his career at the opening ceremony of the 47th Cairo International Film Festival. The distinction recognises the filmmaker’s career and the place of Moroccan cinema, according to L’Information.
The Angolan feature film Kahitu, directed by Alberto Botelho, received an honourable mention at the International Film Festival of Paraty in Brazil. Inspired by a work by Uanhenga Xitu, it tells the story of a young man with a disability facing social rejection, bringing its total to three international distinctions, according to the producer quoted by Folha 8.
🇦🇴 Angola · Source: Jornal F8 ·
The 3rd edition of the International Sahara Film Festival will take place from 12 to 15 November 2026 in Mansoura and Jadida, in the Kébili governorate, according to La Presse. The travelling event plans screenings, workshops and seminars to revitalise inland regions.
🇹🇳 Tunisia · Source: La Presse de Tunisie ·
The Miangaly Choir received the Really Spicy Opera Company’s stage award, along with sound recording and video equipment and financial support. The US company has been following the vocal ensemble for more than three years, according to L’Express de Madagascar.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
FIFA has published the official squads of the 48 teams competing in the U17 World Cup in Qatar, including Morocco’s, with 21 players selected by Ahmed Kantari. The Moroccan coach is aiming for a better performance than in the previous edition, according to Lebrief.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lebrief ·
U18 futsal: Morocco takes bronze at the Youth Olympic GamesThe Moroccan U18 futsal team won the bronze medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after beating Afghanistan 2-1. The Lionceaux de l’Atlas took third place on Thursday 12 November, according to Lebrief.
Libya’s grand mufti issues fatwa against NikeLibya’s grand mufti Sadiq Al-Ghariani, 83, has issued a fatwa against Nike, accusing the US brand of promoting symbols “associated with polytheism”. A radical preacher accustomed to publicity stunts, he remains an important player in Libya’s political scene, according to Le Monde.The week in Africa
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