January 16, 2023
Egypt: 2019 Protests - Military Court Sentences 38 People to Life in Prison
Among those sentenced in absentia include government critic Mohamed Ali, a businessman exiled in Spain. Unauthorized protests are a rare occurrence under President Abdel-Fattah… Read more »
January 14, 2023
Tunisia: Opposition Rallies Mark 12-Year Protest Anniversary
Protesters from opposition groups called on the president to step down. President Saied's 2021 power grab has sounded the alarm in what was seen as the Arab Spring's only… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Unearths 'New Royal Tomb' in Luxor
A tomb believed to date back some 3,400 years ago, to the same dynasty of the boy king Tutankhamun, was discovered in Egypt. It was badly worn by flooding in ancient times. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Egypt: Suez Canal - Grounded Cargo Vessel Refloated
A cargo ship, MV Glory, that ran aground in the Suez Canal has been refloated, the Norwegian owners say. The ship was reportedly carrying grain from Ukraine under a UN-brokered… Read more »
January 02, 2023
Tunisia: Public Transit Workers Strike Over Pay, Bonuses
The public transport strike paralyzed much of the Tunisian capital, causing the cancelation of some exams. It comes as Tunisia's government struggles to secure a much-needed IMF… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Tunisia: Less Than 10% Vote to Elect New Parliament
Just 9% of voters turned out to elect a new parliament after most political parties boycotted the vote, labeling it a charade aimed at shoring up President Kais Saied's power. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Tunisia: Parliamentary Elections Labelled a Sham
Legislative elections are taking place on December 17 but observers doubt that there will be any major changes given the president's tightening grip on power. As the economic… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Morocco: Morocco Flights Carrying Football Fans to Qatar Canceled
Morocco's state-owned flag carrier said seven flights were canceled due to "restrictions imposed by Qatari authorities." It had announced 30 flights to support the team in the… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Morocco: What's Behind Morocco Fan Violence in Belgium?
It has become somewhat of a pattern that violence breaks out between fans and police in Belgium following Morocco World Cup matches. But what’s fueling the clashes? Read more »
December 06, 2022
Africa: Morocco Shock Spain in Penalty Shootout Win
In a World Cup scattered with shocks, Morocco produced one of the biggest in front of a partisan crowd. The only remaining African side held 2010 champions Spain to a goalless… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Egypt: Hunger Striking Activist 'Alive', Family Says
Alaa Abdel-Fattah is still alive eight days after refusing to drink water in protest at his imprisonment. The activist's sister confirmed the receipt of a letter from him in his… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Egypt: Authorities Intervene in Dissident's Hunger Strike
Detained pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah has been refusing to eat or drink. His family now says Egyptian authorities have intervened medically to sustain him. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Libya: Sea-Watch Said Libyans Threatened to Shoot Down Its Plane
The Libyan coast guard reportedly ordered a Sea-Watch aircraft to leave or face being fired at with missiles. The Libyans ultimately pulled migrants from the Mediterranean before… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Egypt: UN Experts Condemn Country's Human Rights Record Ahead of COP27
Egypt's mistreatment of activists may cast a shadow over the upcoming international climate change conference. A group of UN experts has said future hosts must meet strict human… Read more »
October 02, 2022
North Africa: 4 Dead, Dozens Missing As Migrant Boat Sinks Off Canary Islands
The boat set off from the Western Sahara some nine days ago, carrying 34 migrants attempting to flee to the Spanish islands. Thousands of migrants attempt the trip each year, in… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Court Finds Author and Activist Tsitsi Dangarembga Guilty of Inciting Violence
The 2021 winner of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade was among scores of people arrested during anti-government protests in 2020. Tsitsi Dangarembga has been given a… Read more »
August 27, 2022
Libya: Dozens Killed As Clashes Shake Tripoli
Health authorities said at least 32 people died as rival militias exchanged gunfire in the Libyan capital. It comes as the North African country's political crisis deepens. Read more »
Algeria: French President Macron Wraps Up Visit to Algeria
The French and Algerian presidents Saturday resolved to mend relations after a series of disputes. While their agreements were thin on specifics, the trip concluded on cordial… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Algeria: Dozens Killed in Wildfires
A series of forest fires has left dozens of people dead in Algeria. Most of the casualties occurred in El Tarf, on the border with Tunisia. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Tunisia: Instead of Migrating to EU, Tunisians Build New Lives in Other Parts of Africa
Insaf Boughdiri is happy to participate in Rwanda's monthly Umuganda national holiday, which brings together ordinary citizens to clean streets and tend to public spaces.… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Nigeria: Algeria, Nigeria, Niger Sign MOU On Gas Pipeline to Europe
To move away from relying on Russian energy, the European Union are increasingly turning to Africa for natural gas imports — and Algeria, Niger and Nigeria are looking to… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Tunisia: Voters Endorse New Constitution, Give President Saied More Power
Tunisia's electoral board Wednesday confirmed the results of a referendum on Monday backing a new constitution giving President Kais Saied greater powers. Read more »
Tunisia: Less Than 30% of Voters Turn Out to Vote in Referendum
Voters in Tunisia's referendum on Monday backed a new constitution giving President Kais Saied greater powers, with 92.3% voting "yes," according to a Sigma Conseil exit poll… Read more »
July 24, 2022
Egypt: Russian Foreign Minister Visits Cairo at Start of African Tour
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at the outset of his wider Africa tour on Sunday. Read more »