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Israel’s eviction orders on Lebanon “grave breach” of humanitarian law
Israel’s eviction orders following attacks on Lebanon are a grave breach of international humanitarian law, a report published on December 20th by Oxfam and ActionAid revealed. After Israel heightened its...
UN rights chief says more than 700 killed in Sudan state since May
Over 700 people had been killed in the Sudanese state of al-Fashir in North Darfur since the Rapid Support Force (RSF) militia began a siege of the city in May....
US report criticises Algeria terror designation as ‘political’
The US state department's annual report on terrorism in Algeria has reiterated its criticism of Algeria's government for its terror designation of certain groups as "more political than security related."...
Biden to assess UAE claim that it isn’t backing Sudan militia
The Biden administration will provide an assessment to US lawmakers on January 17th on the credibility of UAE assurances that it isn't and will not be funding the Rapid Support...
Sudan: US Announces $200m more aid amid famine crisis
The US has pledged another $200m of aid to Sudan, as one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis continues to grow more bleak. According to Asharq Al-Awsat and Agencies, the...
Egypt approves council formation aiming to “enhance cooperation” with Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian cabinet has given the green light for the establishment of a council which aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to Asharq Al-Awsat and...
Geopolitics
Graft
Mauritanian ex-president in court on graft charges
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz appeared in court on November 13th to start his appeal against a jail sentence for abuse of power...
Head of Tunisian olive oil firm held on corruption suspicion
The head of CHO group, Tunisia's leading olive oil exporter, has been detained on suspicion of corruption, local media reported on November 11th according to...
Moroccan press blame PM Akhannouch for jobs “massacre”
Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s business tycoon Prime Minister estimated, by some accounts, to be the fifth richest man in Africa is struggling with the Moroccan economy,...
Belgian investigators give up the chase for MoroccoGate agents
A battle between Belgium and Morocco to deliver a token strand of justice towards the latter’s officials who were responsible for the MoroccoGate scandal in...
Disgraced ex-Mauritanian President handed hefty sentence
Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for abusing his position of power whilst in office, according to AFP. ...
Politics
Egypt approves council formation aiming to “enhance cooperation” with Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian cabinet has given the green light for the establishment of a council which aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia,...
Chadian election officials ask military for protection
Chad's electoral commission has asked for military protection for election officials and candidates amid a spike in attacks ahead of elections on December 29th. Voice...
Court upholds prison sentence of former Egyptian presidential candidate
An Egyptian court has reaffirmed a one-year prison sentence for the ex-Egyptian presidential candidate, Ahmed Tantawy and his campaign manager, Mohamed Abou El-Diar, following charges...
UN proposes unifying election plan for bitterly divided Libya
The UN has announced a plan to unify Libya and break the bitter three-year deadlock of its two rival governments, backed by foreign powers. According...
Morocco invited to next GCC summit
Morocco has been invited to the next summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a meeting which will bolster the partnership between the two sides,...
Egypt’s al-Sisi visits Ireland to discuss suffering in Gaza
Egyptian president Adel Fattah al-Sisi visited Dublin on December 11th and held talks with Irish president Michael Higgins and prime minister Simon Harris over the...
Tabloid
Morocco, Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia confirmed as World Cup hosts
The 2030 World Cup will be partially held in Morocco, sharing the tournament with Spain and Portugal, while the 2034 edition will be held in...
Thousands of dogs killed in Morocco in clean-up for World Cup
Animal welfare groups warn that thousands of dogs are being killed in World Cup venues across Morocco, according to the Mirror on October 16th. Campaigners...
Nigerian football team claim Libya plane diversion ‘revenge’
In an extraordinary move of international petulance, Nigerian football players refused to play in a match with Libya, after having their plane diverted hundreds of...
120 people allege sexual misconduct against Diddy
The jailed rapper and mogul Sean "Diddy" Combes has been accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, as he awaits trial on charges of sex...
Heavy rains in Morocco and Algeria take lives, destroy homes
Unusual heavy rains have hit both Morocco and Algeria in desert areas that killed nearly two dozen people and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure, according...
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