February 27, 2023
Egypt: Syria Earthquake - Egypt's Top Diplomat Visits Damascus
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry's visit comes after a deadly earthquake rocked Syria, killing thousands. Damascus has been politically isolated in the region since the start of the… Read more »
February 12, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisian Activists, Prominent Businessman Arrested By Police
Tunisian police arrested two political activists and a businessman amid growing concerns over political freedoms in the country. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Algeria: Govt Increases Pressure On Local Human Rights Activists
In Algeria, journalists and human rights activists are being jailed in larger numbers. Most recently a major human rights groups was dissolved by court order, but under… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Libya: Italy Inks Gas Deals With Libya's Contested Government
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has signed a gas deal worth billions on a visit to Libya. The plan is for Italian and Libyan energy giants to jointly develop two offshore gas… Read more »
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 »