Tunisia to Take Part in Winsunited Cup, March 22-26 (Ftf)

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisia's national football team will participate in the Winsunited Cup (W Cup), an international tournament held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 22-26, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Monday. Alongside Tunisia, the tournament will feature senior teams from Croatia, 3rd at the Qatar-2022 World Cup, Egypt, the record holder for African titles, and New Zealand. The semifinal matches will be played on March 22, followed by the losers facing off on March 25 […]

January 8, 2024

Entertainment

Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Screenings are scheduled in the following cities: Los Angeles (on January 4 and 6), New York, Chicago, Austin and Nashville (on January 6) and Palm Springs (California) on January 6, 9 and 13 as part of the Palm Springs International film festival. The screening on the 9th will be attended by […]

January 8, 2024

News

Morocco: Afcon-2023 – Moroccan National Team Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire

[ad_1] SAN Pedro — The Moroccan national football team arrived on Sunday in San Pedro, a town in the southwest of Côte d'Ivoire, to take part in the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be held from January 13 to February 11. Morocco, which will play the group phase of AFCON Côte d'Ivoire-2023 in the town of San Pedro, was drawn in Group F alongside DR Congo, Zambia and Tanzania. Before arriving in San Pedro, the […]

January 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Algeria, Mali Secure Big Pre-TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Friendly Victories

[ad_1] Some of the 24 teams scheduled to play at the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire were engaged in friendly matches over the weekend to fine tune their preparations for the competition that kicks off next week. Algeria and Mali secured big wins to boost their confidence ahead of the tournament that is set to kick off on January 13 in Abidjan. Each side carefully selected their friendly opponents to fine-tune their preparations, making the most […]

January 8, 2024

News

Africa: Morocco Becomes First Side to Arrive in Cote d’Ivoire for TotalEnergies CAF Afcon

[ad_1] Morocco became the first side, outside the host nation, to arrive in Cote d'Ivoire for the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations when the Atlas Lions landed in Abidjan on Sunday. The FIFA World Cup semi-finalists landed at Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport in the afternoon amid local traditional drumming and dancing to welcome the side to the host country of the continental showpiece event. The plane carrying coach Walid Regragui's side landed in Abidjan at […]

January 8, 2024

News

Africa: Afcon 2023 – Osimhen, Salah, Mane and Stars of Africa Descend On Ivory Coast

[ad_1] Sadio Mane's Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on January 13. A strong field also features 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and a Nigeria team spearheaded by African footballer of the year Victor Osimhen, as organisers hope the focus will remain solely on the football at this edition of the continental showpiece. Ivory Coast is hosting […]

January 6, 2024

News

Morocco: Upper House Unanimously Approves Bill to Combat Doping in Sport

[ad_1] Rabat — The House of Advisors unanimously approved, at a legislative session held on Tuesday, bill no. 06.23 amending and supplementing law no. 97.12 on the fight against doping in sport. Presenting this text, Minister of National Education, Preschool Learning and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, affirmed that the government is determined to redouble its efforts to rehabilitate and modernize sports legislation, and to promote reforms aimed at bringing about a qualitative change in the working methods and mechanisms of national […]

January 3, 2024

News

Egypt Eyes More Archaeological Site Investment to Enhance Tourist Experience

[ad_1] Recent investment in services for archaeological and heritage areas in Egypt will improve the tourist experience and generate more revenue. 2024 will witness more investment in these ancient areas in compliance with conditions set by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and the Antiquities Protection Law, taking into account specifications for restaurants, bazaars, hotels and boutiques. The SCA is responsible for managing and restoring the antiquities sites, while other companies specialise in services for visitors at the sites. SCA […]

January 3, 2024

Entertainment

Tunisian Nacer Khemir Wins Turkey’s Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian filmmaker and artist Nacer Khmir was granted Turkey's Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards 2023 (international category). Ten more prizes were awarded to Turkish artists. The prize was handed over to the Tunisian artist by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who chaired the ceremony on Sunday evening. The awards, bearing the name of the late Turkish writer and poet Necip Fazil kisakürek, are intended to preserve the cultural legaly of the Turkish writer. Nacer Khemir boasts a tremendous […]

January 3, 2024

North Africa