New French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament
New French prime minister Francois Bayrou on survived his first vote of no confidence in the national assembly on January...
Day: 17 January 2025
Spanish man kidnapped in North Africa in disputed circumstances
The Spanish foreign ministry announced a Spanish man was kidnapped in Northern Africa, amid suspicions of terrorist group activity says...
Curfew imposed in South Sudan after Sudan killings trigger riots
A nationwide curfew was imposed by police in South Sudan from 6pm (1600 GMT) on January 17th after a night...
Morocco: Arab leaders praise Palestine aid despite Israel ties
Arab leaders have expressed their gratitude to Moroccan King Mohammed VI's over efforts to support the Palestinian cause, despite Morocco's...
Italy pledges €400m for Tunisia’s energy transition in new agreement
Italy and Tunisia have reached a €400m agreement to fund transition to green energy in Tunisia, as partnership grows between...
US sanctions Sudanese army chief after lethal civilian attacks
The US government has imposed sanctions against the head of Sudan’s army, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, following lethal civilian attacks...
South Africa: at least 87 miners dead after court-ordered rescue
After a lengthy stand-off between police and illegal miners trapped in one of the deepest abandoned gold mines in South...
Amazighs celebrate new year in flooding and earthquake aftermath
On January 14th, Morocco officially marked the second annual celebration of the Amazigh new year, Yennayer. The New Arab reports...
Spanish man kidnapped in North Africa, says foreign ministry
A Spanish man has been kidnapped in North Africa, Spain's foreign ministry said on January 17th according to Reuters, without...
Morocco’s Amazighs celebrate new year amid earthquake troubles
The Moroccan Amazigh population celebrated their new year on January 14th, but the party was dampened by last years deadly...
Russia expands military presence in Libya in strategic relocation
Russia has expanded its military presence in Libya in a major relocation of its military following the loss of influence...
Uganda: Opposition leader facing capital punishment
The Ugandan martial court has ruled that historical opposition figure Kizza Besigye can be tried for treachery, a crime punishable...
Morocco: Three million dogs to die in world cup “cleanup”?
Morocco has begun a brutal campaign to kill three million dogs roaming its streets, with the recent awarding of the...
Italy pledges €400m for Tunisia’s green energy transition
Italy has pledged €400m to support Tunisia's green energy transition, as ties between Rome and it's Mediterranean neighbours continues to...
South Africa: 87 illegal miners dead with 248 rescued
At least 87 illegal miners have been confirmed dead in a mine in South Africa, as fierce condemnation of the...
