By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Alyaoum24
Moroccan Nawal El Moutawakel has been elected vice-president of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation for the 2026-2029 term. The former champion will represent Africa and Latin America in the new leadership, chosen at the organisation’s general assembly held in Taif, Saudi Arabia, according to Alyaoum24.
Senegal’s National Association of Sports Press has announced the winners of its 2026 sports awards, selected in a vote involving 31 newsrooms. The trophies are due to be presented on 12 December at a gala evening, according to APS.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: APS ·
Kylian Mbappé is two goals away from his 100th for Real Madrid ahead of the Clásico against FC Barcelona on 25 October 2026. The French striker has scored 12 goals in 12 matches this season, according to figures reported by La Nouvelle Tribune.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Morocco’s House of Councillors will hold a plenary session on Wednesday at 11am to examine the 2026–2031 government programme presented on Monday by the head of government. The meeting marks a new stage in the parliamentary review of the programme, La Vie éco reports.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lavieeco ·
Eswatini’s men’s football team will face Malta on 12 November 2026 at Ta’ Qali National Stadium, in the first friendly in its history against a European nation. The match is intended to prepare Malta for its final UEFA Nations League game, according to the Malta Football Association.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
Morocco’s social priorities in 2027 budget to cost 62 billion dirhamsThe social priorities in Morocco’s draft 2027 finance bill are estimated to cost a total of 62 billion dirhams. Economy Minister Fouzi Lekjaa announced the figure while presenting the budget to both chambers of Parliament, according to LeBrief.
Champions League: MC Alger beat Enugu Rangers 3-0 in Algeria to overturn deficitMC Alger qualified for the CAF Champions League group stage by beating Enugu Rangers 3-0 in Douéra, after losing the first leg 2-0. The Algerian club won 3-2 on aggregate, according to Africatopsports.The week in Africa
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