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Morocco: traders struggle to sell gold as prices rise

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 19:05

The price of gold has been on the rise in both local and international markets - a trend that analysts attribute to currency volatility, and geopolitical tensions. As a result, …

The price of gold has been on the rise in both local and international markets - a trend that analysts attribute to currency volatility, and geopolitical tensions. As a result, some traders in Morocco are having difficulty selling the product.

DRC: Acting head of UN mission touches down in Goma

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 19:04

The acting head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived on Thursday in Goma, which is under the control of the M23 armed group. The mission described the arr…

The acting head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived on Thursday in Goma, which is under the control of the M23 armed group. The mission described the arrival as ‘an important milestone'.

Ghana introduces weekly ‘Fugu Day’ to celebrate and promote traditional clothes

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 17:07

Ghanaians celebrated the country's traditional colourful woven clothing, known as fugu, smock or batakari, after the government declared a weekly "Fugu Day" on Wednesdays.

Ghanaians celebrated the country's traditional colourful woven clothing, known as fugu, smock or batakari, after the government declared a weekly "Fugu Day" on Wednesdays.

African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 16:34

In a communique on Thursday, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) said it strongly rejected the unilateral recognition of the "so-called Republic of Somaliland" by Israel, and cal…

In a communique on Thursday, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) said it strongly rejected the unilateral recognition of the "so-called Republic of Somaliland" by Israel, and called for 'its immediate revocation'

Tunisian court rejects provisional release of opposition figure on health grounds

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 15:53

The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defence's demand for his provisional release on hea…

The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defence's demand for his provisional release on health grounds.

Cyclone Gezani: At least 36 killed, hundreds injured in Madagascar

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 15:05

A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 35 people and caused devastation in Madagascar's second-largest city, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Thursda…

A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 35 people and caused devastation in Madagascar's second-largest city, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Thursday, releasing an updated toll.

Ukrainian athlete drops out of of Winter Olympics over banned helmet

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 14:55

Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors…

Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia

Nigeria’s Power supply to be impacted as Seplat schedules four-day maintenance on gas facilities

Premium Times Nigeria • 12 Feb 2026, 14:55

The company said Seplat will carry out the planned exercise as part of standard industry safety and asset integrity protocols. The post Nigeria’s Power supply to be impacted as Se…

The company said Seplat will carry out the planned exercise as part of standard industry safety and asset integrity protocols. The post Nigeria’s Power supply to be impacted as Seplat schedules four-day maintenance on gas facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Young woman becomes first-ever drum master of a Brazilian samba school

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 12:53

Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.

Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.

World Cup ticket prices surge on FIFA re-sale site

Africanews EN • 12 Feb 2026, 12:34

The ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have skyrocketed on the resale platforms, a few months ahead of the competition's commencement in July.

The ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have skyrocketed on the resale platforms, a few months ahead of the competition's commencement in July.

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