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
Iranian foreign minister meets al-Sisi in rare visit to Egypt
On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking the first high-level visit
Algeria
Algeria's president announces imminent summit with Libya and Tunisia
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune revealed in a press release on Wednesday that a summit involving Libya and Tunisia
Morocco
Franco-Moroccan Zineb El Rhazoui has been charged with “terrorism propaganda” in France
According to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, French Moroccan journalist and activist Zineb El Rhazoui has been held on charges
Tunisia
Tunisia to increase taxes on corporations and high-income earners to address budget shortfall
Tunisia is set to raise taxes on corporations and high-income earners next year, while also doubling its domestic debt to
Mauritania
Sahel security concerns take Algeria’s army chief to Mauritania
Algerian Lieutenant General Said Chengriha made a landmark visit to Mauritania this week, meeting with Lieutenant General Mokhtar Bellah Chaabane,
Tunisia
UN Rights Chief urges Tunisia to uphold rule of law and protect democratic freedoms
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged Tunisian authorities to safeguard democratic processes and fundamental freedoms following a presidential campaign
Egypt
Egypt's Sisi names new spy chief
Egypt has appointed Hassan Rashad as the new head of its state intelligence agency, replacing Abbas Kamel, local media reported.
Tunisia
African online retailer Jumia to leave Tunisia and South Africa
Jumia Technologies, an Africa-focused e-commerce firm, will shut down its South African online fashion retailer Zando and leave Tunisia by
Egypt
Egypt expanding military mission in Somalia
Egypt is bolstering its military presence in Somalia ahead of the December 31 deadline for Ethiopian troop withdrawal, according to
Egypt
Grand Egyptian Museum welcomes 4,000 visitors for trial opening
The long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which boasts the world’s largest collection of antiquities, has
Morocco
Morocco to double renewable energy output in Western Sahara ahead of 2030 World Cup
A Moroccan energy ministry official revealed plans this week to build 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar power
Morocco
Facial tattoo tradition fades among Morocco's tribeswomen
Hannou Mouloud, 67, recalls being taken as a child to have her chin tattooed with traditional designs, a once-common practice