Western Sahara: First French official arrives in “historic” visit
A French official has made the first visit to the Moroccan held territory of Western Sahara following the country's recognition...
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Sudan to allow use of Adre crossing for three more months
The army-led government of Sudan said on February 17th that it would allow aid agencies to use the Adre border...
UN seeking $6b billion to ease hunger in Sudan
The United Nations said on February 17th that it is looking for $6 billion for Sudan from international donors in...
Sudan seeking closer ties with Iran
The foreign minister of Sudan met on February 17th with his counterpart in Iran to bolster diplomatic ties between the...
Russia and US to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine talks
Talks between the United States and Russia on the war in Ukraine will begin this Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, according...
Afghans detained in Africa return home
Afghanistan's foreign ministry announced on February 16th that 17 Afghans imprisoned in Morocco, Egypt Libya, Sudan and Mauritania had been...
DR Congo city of Bukavu falls into M23 rebel’s hands
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has entered the Congolese city of Bukavu, marking the rapid advance of the group in the...
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh: Africa suffers critically from climate change
Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a global crisis with economic, social and security implications. Nowhere...
Egypt says it’s preparing Gaza plan without displacement
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confirmed on February 16th that his country is preparing a "comprehensive” plan to rebuild...
Senegal introduces English lessons in nursery and primary schools
Senegal, which currently uses French in its public schools, has begun testing a new program of teaching English to nursery...
Egypt: Sinai firm charging trucks entering Gaza $20,000 in ‘bribes’
Despite the ceasefire deal in Gaza, corruption at the border with Egypt still hinders the population’s access to aid and...
Rwanda-backed M23 militia reach centre of Bukavu in DR Congo
The Rwandan-backed M23 militia has entered Bukavu, the second largest city in the east of the Democratic Republic of the...
Dozens killed in accident at illegal mine in Mali
Dozens of people, most of them women, have been killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in western Mali on...
Egypt: Sisi preparing a ‘comprehensive’ rebuilding plan for Gaza
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has confirmed the country is preparing a ‘comprehensive’ rebuilding plan for Gaza which will not...
Saudi Arabia to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Talks between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine are set to begin in Saudi Arabia on...
