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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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Morocco
Morocco ups defense budget to $13bn
According to Morocco’s draft budget law for 2025, it plans to raise its defense budget to $13 billion. The
Algeria
Algeria suspends Saudi-owned Al Arabiya news channel
Algeria’s Ministry of Communication has suspended the operating license of Saudi-owned Al Arabiya news channel, accusing it of biased
Egypt
Egypt lowers 2040 renewable energy target; stays focussed on natural gas
Egypt has reduced its 2040 renewable energy target from 58% to 40%, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said Sunday according to
Morocco
Moroccan FM rejects UN partition proposal for Western Sahara
Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita firmly rejected a recent proposal by the United Nations to partition Western Sahara,
Egypt
President Sisi suggests regional troubles may force Egypt to re-evaluate IMF accord
According to reporting by Reuters, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has warned that Egypt may be forced to re-evaluate its $8
Algeria
Algerian journalist Hichem Aboud found in ‘critical condition’ in Spain
Medi1TV quoting sources familiar with the matter is reporting that Algerian journalist Hichem Aboud, who was allegedly kidnapped, has been
Tunisia
Tunisia to end central bank independence
Tunisian lawmakers look set to initiate a law that would remove the exclusivity of the central bank in setting the
Sahara
UN clarifies De Mistura’s comments on a partition plan for Western Sahara
The United Nations (UN) has provided some context around Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura’s recent Security Council briefing, including
Morocco
France's Macron to visit Morocco from October 28 to 30
French President Emmanuel Macron will head to Morocco next week for a three-day state visit, the Moroccan royal palace said
Sudan
Sudanese army reports first defection of commander from rival RSF
Sudan’s army announced on Sunday that a senior commander from its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has
Libya
Libyan man arrested in Germany for suspected ISIS plot to attack Israeli embassy
A Libyan national has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of involvement in an Islamic State (ISIS) plot to attack
Egypt
WHO declares Egypt malaria-free
Egypt has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), an achievement hailed as "truly historic"