Opinion
Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
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Egypt
Egypt's Sisi Applauds Expanded BRICS Alliance for Advancing Developing Nations' Interests
Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi on Wednesday lauded BRICS' expanded membership, highlighting its role in amplifying the voice and interests
Tunisia
EU refuses to publish findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry
The European Commission is refusing to publish the findings of a human rights inquiry into Tunisia, conducted before a controversial
Morocco
Morocco increases reliance on US for butane imports amid rising demand
Morocco’s butane gas imports surged in the first half of 2024, reaching 1.4 million tons, up from 2
Morocco
Morocco plans to increase its military spending in budget
Morocco plans to increase its military spending by 6% in 2025, boosting its defence budget to MAD133 billion ($13.4
Niger
Scientists confirm climate change intensified rains in flood-stricken African regions
Devastating floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan were intensified by human-caused climate change, international scientists reported Wednesday. The
Libya
Outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Libya
Cattle farmers in Libya are struggling to keep their livestock amid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, according to the AFP.
Tunisia
EU withholding release of Tunisia’s human rights assessment
The European Commission, after conducting a human rights inquiry in Tunisia before signing a contentious migration deal with the increasingly
Algeria
Swiss tourist killed in “violent death” in Algeria
A Swiss woman was brutally killed while traveling in Algeria on October 11th, according to a statement from Switzerland’s
Morocco
Morocco hosts first global AI conference on chemical weapons
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as part of a conference on AI, reaffirmed King Mohammed VI’s Vision and
Egypt
Source: Israel considering Egyptian plan for 2-week cease-fire with Hamas
According to Israeli officials speaking to the American news website Axios, Israeli officials are considering an Egyptian proposal for a
Tunisia
Tunisia’s president inaugurated for a second term
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has been inaugurated for a second term after winning re-election with a 90.7% share
Libya
Libya’s Central Bank puts in place provision of over $3 billion to resolve liquidity crisis
Libya’s Central Bank (CBL) has announced an allocation of some $3 billion to all operational banks in the coming