May 10
Libya: Somali Migrants Held Captive in Libya Rescued
Shabelle
At least 107 migrants, including women and children, have been released from a town in southeastern Libya, according to a spokesman for the Libyan army. Read more »
Tunisia: Factsheet On Forestry Sector in Tunisia
Tunis Afrique Presse
The following factsheet presents the forestry sector in Tunisia and its economic role, as well as the main tree planting projects and reported fires. Read more »
Tunisia: CREs, Ona Ink MOU to Share Data
Tunis Afrique Presse
A memorandum of understanding on sharing data between the Centre for Social Research and Studies (French: CRES) and the National Handicrafts Office (French: ONA) was inked on… Read more »
May 09
Sudan: Drought or Drowned - Sudanese Continue the Risky Journey to Libya, Europe
Ayin English
With residents of El Fasher and its surrounding areas under siege, those who have the means are fleeing the area to make the perilous journey to Libya and beyond. Read more »
May 08
Tunisia: Municipalities - Public Lighting Accounts for 80 Percent of Energy Consumption
Tunis Afrique Presse
Public lighting accounts for 80% of total municipality energy consumption, President of the General Authority for Prospecting and Supporting Decentralisation (French: IGPAPD) Habib… Read more »
Morocco: Dallas - Minister Jazouli Showcases Morocco's Investment Assets
MAP
The Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Mohcine Jazouli, highlighted, Tuesday in Dallas, the main assets that make Morocco an… Read more »
Africa: 3rd Specialized Training for AU Election Observers Concluded in Rabat
African Union
The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates organized the 3rd edition of the Specialized… Read more »
May 07
Morocco: Morocco Takes Part At Ministerial Preparatory Meeting for Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
MAP
The ministerial preparatory meeting for the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, scheduled for Thursday, kicked off on Tuesday in Nairobi with the participation of Morocco. Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Government Priorities in Social Affairs Aligned With ILO's, States Director-General
MAP
In a meeting held on Tuesday in Rabat, Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), commended Morocco for its alignment of… Read more »
May 03
Egypt: The Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky and How I Used Modern Astronomy to Explore Her Link With the Milky Way [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the Sun and the Moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow… Read more »
May 02
Morocco: Africa Enters Epic Global AI Innovation Race [press release]
Gitex Africa Morocco
AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA 2024 centres world's attention on continent's booming US$17 billion AI phenomenon Read more »
May 01
Tunisia: Tunisia, ISDB Sign $60 Million Joint Financing Agreement
Tunis Afrique Presse
A joint financing agreement worth $60 million was signed on Tuesday by Minister of Economy and Planning, Feriel Ouerghi Sebai, and President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB),… Read more »
Africa: Ambassador Bankole Adeoye Speaks At 3rd Specialized Training of AU Election Observers [document]
African Union
Your Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African cooperation, and Moroccan expatriates, Read more »
Morocco: FM Reiterate Morocco's Commitment to Success of Africa's Electoral Processes
MAP
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, reiterated Morocco's commitment to the success of electoral processes in Africa on… Read more »
April 30
Tunisia: Presidential Election - National Salvation Front Will Not Field Candidate
Tunis Afrique Presse
National Salvation Front President Ahmed Nejib Chebbi on Tuesday announced that the front will not field a candidate in the next presidential election, given the current situation,… Read more »
Tunisia: Blue Entrepreneurship Among Young People in Tunisia Remains 'Poorly or Under-Exploited' (Citet Study)
Tunis Afrique Presse
Despite being a real driver of economic development, blue entrepreneurship among young people in Tunisia remains "poorly or under-exploited" due to several factors linked mainly to… Read more »
Tunisia: Palestinian Writer Adania Shibli Receives Iron Shield in Kasserine
Tunis Afrique Presse
A ceremony in honour of Palestinian writer Adania Shibli, author of "Minor Detail", was held on Monday at the Semmama Arts and Crafts Centre in Kasserine. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunis Hosts African Lion 2024 Joint Military Exercise
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunis is hosting the African Lion 2024 joint military exercise between Tunisian and American armed forces on April 29-May 10, in the presence of exercise directors from both sides… Read more »
April 26
Tunisia: Trade Deficit Shrinks 4.16 Percent to Tnd 1,540.1 Million in March 2024 [upd 2]
Tunis Afrique Presse
The monthly trade deficit shrank 4.16% in March to TND 1,540.1 million compared to the previous month, reads the National Institute of Statistics (INS) monthly report on Foreign… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco's Experience in Implementing SDGs Highlighted in Addis Ababa
MAP
The Kingdom of Morocco's experience in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was highlighted in Addis Ababa on Thursday by Minister of Solidarity, Social… Read more »
April 25
Egypt: Chinese Textile Alliance Explores $300 Million Integrated Textile City in Egypt
Egypt Online
During a meeting between Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and a delegation from the Chinese Council for Textiles and Ready-made… Read more »
Egypt: Inside Egypt's Secret Scheme to Detain and Deport Thousands of Sudanese Refugees
The New Humanitarian
'I pleaded with the soldiers, but they refused to help us.' Read more »
Libya: As Yet Another UN Libya Envoy Quits, His Successor Must Be Bolder [analysis]
Chatham House
To break through Libya's political stalemate, the UN must be willing to pursue a bolder strategy, despite the risks of failure. Read more »
April 24
Tunisia: Head of State Focuses On Return of Tunisians Abroad and Functioning of Govt in Meeting With PM
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani at Carthage Palace on Wednesday evening to discuss the progress of the government's work over the past few days, in… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Conducts Partial Reshuffle of Walis
Algerie Presse Service
The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Wednesday conducted a partial reshuffle of walis (provincial governors), the presidency of the Republic said in a statement. Read more »