Morocco became the first African (and Arab) team to make it to the World Cup Semifinal. The “Atlas Lions’” path to the championship was cut short in a loss to France but remains one of the most interesting stories to come out of the games. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/14/for-african-fans-legendary-morocco-feat-means-sky-is-the-limit

African Arguments has put out a list of their best African books of 2022. The list includes novels, short story collections, and essay anthologies from esteemed authors like NoViolet Bulawayo, Akwaeke Emezi, and Tsitsi Dangarembga as well as debuts from Bolu Babalola and Okwiri Oduor. Check out the full list at African Arguments: https://africanarguments.org/2022/12/the-best-african-books-of-2022/

Watch Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s former Minister of Communication Technology, in her interview with Harvard Business School. Johnson’s new non-profit, WimBiz, seeks to empower women in business and politics. https://www.hbs.edu/creating-emerging-markets/video-database/Pages/details.aspx?v=Johnson+-+Gender+1&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BHI+Newsletter+-+Oral+History+Resources&utm_term=Women+in+Leadership&utm_id=528821

• Niger’s Air Festival resumes for the first time since 2020, when it was cancelled due to insecurity; 5000 local and foreign guests gathered for music, pageants, and parties. https://www.africanews.com/2022/12/09/niger-music-festival-revives-tourism-despite-raging-insecurity/
• Shareholders approve Dangote Cement’s 10% share buy-back. https://punchng.com/shareholders-approve-dangote-cement-buy-back-shares/
• SomeAfrican companies have started to export goods under the new rules of theAfrican Continental Free Trade Area. https://www.dw.com/en/africas-afcfta-free-trade-agreement-takes-baby-steps/a-63983721

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