The article discusses the history of Appolonia, an African kingdom that resisted the transatlantic slave trade, which was a complex and highly commercialized global enterprise from the 16th to the 19th century. It highlights that the events of this period cannot be simplified into a narrative of just perpetrators and victims, as over 12.5 million Africans were dehumanized and commodified, while also noting the limitations faced by Europeans in terms of geographical knowledge and immunity to diseases.

Egypt has announced the discovery of a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert, along with another significant find at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site near Alexandria. The discoveries include seven surface limestone-built tombs, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Morocco achieved a historic milestone by securing a record-breaking victory against Canada, advancing to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This win marks Morocco as the first of Africa's two remaining representatives to reach this stage, with Egypt also progressing to the Round of 16. The team is now one victory away from a potential appearance in the semi-finals.

Achraf Hakimi played a pivotal role as Morocco's substitutes contributed to a late comeback against Haiti, who celebrated ending a 52-year World Cup goal drought. The match was crucial for Morocco, enabling them to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament, according to IOL.

Morocco has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured their spot after defeating Haiti 4-2, despite an early setback from an own goal by Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, and the team went on to win the match.

Morocco has surpassed Nigeria in a significant African record during the 2026 World Cup, marking a historic achievement for the team. This development not only highlights Morocco's impressive performance in the tournament but also allows them to match another long-standing milestone, according to Legit.ng.