November 02
Egypt: World Urban Forum - the Search for Solutions to the Global Housing Crisis Moves to Cairo
UN News
As the world's population moves inexorably and rapidly to ever larger cities, how can we make sure that urban environments are sustainable and safe for their citizens? These… Read more »
November 01
Morocco: Morocco Foils Attempted Drug Smuggling in Nador, Seizes Over 63k Psychotropic Tablets, 550g of Cocaine
MAP
Moroccan Security and Customs officials operating in the center of Beni Ansar (Nador) thwarted on Thursday evening an attempt to smuggle 63,074 psychotropic tablets and 550 grams… Read more »
Africa: Mideast-North Africa Region Sees Surge in Global Investment Despite Conflicts
VOA
For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from international investors. Read more »
Tunisia: Ex-Minister Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison: Noureddine Bhiri
AI London
On 18 October 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Tunis sentenced Ennahdha leader and former justice minister Noureddine Bhiri to ten years in prison on… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Sweep 45 Medals At International School Gymnasiade in Manama
MAP
Morocco won 45 medals, including 16 gold, 12 silver and 17 bronze, at the International School Gymnasiade, held from October 22 to 31 in Bahrain's Manama. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, China Sign Protocol to Enhance Security Cooperation
Egypt Online
Minister of Interior Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, who is paying an official visit to China, held a discussion session with Minister of Public Security of China Wang Xiaohong, on… Read more »
Egypt: Museveni Accepts Invite to Attend Nile Basin States Summit in Egypt
Nile Post
President Museveni has accepted an invitation from his Egyptian counterpart , Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo next year. Read more »
Algeria: The Night of Rebellion That Changed France and Algeria Forever
RFI
On the night of 31 October 1954, a series of attacks across colonial Algeria marked the start of the Algerian War - a bloody conflict that would last eight years. Claimed by the… Read more »
Egypt: FM Conveys Sisi's Message to Ugandan President
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty delivered a message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni,… Read more »
October 31
Algeria: France's Ever Tighter Ties With Morocco Leave Algeria Seeking Other Allies
RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Morocco is being closely watched in Algeria, where his support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western… Read more »
Tunisia: University Demands Release of French Student Arrested in Tunisia
RFI
French PhD student Victor Dupont has been detained in Tunisia on breach of state security charges for at least 12 days, it was announced this week. His university has denounced the… Read more »
Morocco: King's Prosecutor Opens Investigation, Keeps Person in Police Custody for Reportedly Committing Criminal Acts Punishable By Law
MAP
The King's Public Prosecutor at the Casablanca First Instance Court has announced that, following false information published on certain social networking platforms concerning the… Read more »
October 30
Ethiopia: NRBC Set to Address Unfair Use of Abay River - Analyst
Ethiopian Herald
The newly established Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC) is expected to resolve the contentious issue of ensuring equitable utilization of Abay River, Horn of Africa (HoA) Security… Read more »
Tunisia: President of the Republic Makes Unannounced Visit to the Aghlabid Basins in Kairouan
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied made an unannounced visit to the Aghlabid Basins in Kairouan on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Algeria: His Majesty, Sultan of Oman, Honors President of the Republic With 'Al-Said' Order Medal
Algerie Presse Service
His Majesty Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, honored on Tuesday evening,in Muscat, President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with "Al-Said" Order Medal, the highest award… Read more »
Algeria: President of the Republic Returns to Algiers
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, returned, Wednesday afternoon, to Algiers after a three-day State visit to the Sultanate of Oman, and a working and fraternity… Read more »
Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt [press release]
State Department
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt starting October 30 for meetings on the crisis in Sudan. Read more »
Egypt: PM Attends Signing of MOU With DP World to Study Development of Public, Free Zone
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli attended on Wednesday 30/10/2024 in the New Administrative Capital the signing of a memorandum of understanding about studying the development of a… Read more »
Egypt: Interior Ministry - Application for Lottery Pilgrimage Starts Wednesday
Egypt Online
The Interior Ministry will start receiving applications for lottery pilgrimage as of Wednesday till November 16. Read more »
Egypt: Electricity Minister - Upping Renewable Energy to 60 Percent of Energy Mix By 2040
Egypt Online
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmud Esmat said that the energy strategy, which has been recently approved, comes as part of the state's plan for sustainable… Read more »
Tunisia: President of the Republic Stresses Need to Break With Usual Methods of Fighting Monopolies and Speculation
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied stressed the need to "break with the usual methods that have led to limited results in the fight against monopoly and speculation," as he met with Minister of… Read more »
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Meets Head of Utica, Calls for Reducing Prices
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied called on Tuesday for "full participation in the fight for national liberation by reducing prices" during a meeting with Samir Majoul, president of the… Read more »
Egypt: Agriculture Minister Meets Syrian, Bahraini Counterparts in Jordan
Egypt Online
The agriculture ministers of Egypt, Syria and Bahrain met in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday 30/10/2024 on the sidelines of a regional forum on accelerating the transformation of food… Read more »
October 29
Morocco: Morocco Redesigns Its Healthcare System
L'Express
Technology at the service of health. Morocco is redefining the way healthcare is delivered, making it more accessible. At GITEX GLOBAL, held in Dubai from 14 to 18 October,… Read more »
Morocco: Macron Renews French Support for Moroccan Rule in Disputed Western Sahara
RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday renewed France's support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara. Read more »
