French minister’s visit to Western Sahara angers Algeria
France's culture minister Rachida Dati became the first French official to make a formal visit to the Western Sahara on...
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Turkey and Djibouti ruling parties sign agreement
The ruling parties of Turkey and Djibouti have signed a political partnership agreement in an attempt to strengthen bilateral relations...
Fund for cheaper debt created by African leaders
African leaders have set up a continental financial stability fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB) said, to try and stave...
Malian army accused of killing 24 civilians
Malian soldiers, accompanied by Russian Wagner military contractors, have been accused by Tuareg-dominated groups of killing 24 civilians travelling north...
Ten years since notorious Islamic State beheading video
February 15, 2025, marks ten years since the Islamic State released a video of the execution of 21 men on...
EU urged to end Libyan funding after discovery of mass graves
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and human rights groups have urged the European Union to end Libyan funding after...
Lawyers say Sudanese RSF militia killed over 200 in White Nile
The Sudanese RSF militia have killed over 200 people in attacks on villages around the town of al-Gitaina in White...
Dozens more arrested in Algeria over online posts
Dozens of people have been arrested in Algeria over online posts voicing their dissent against their country's regime. According to...
Tunisia: Possibility of ‘hosting’ exiled Hamas shot down
Israeli media has claimed Tunisia could take exiled Hamas fighters prompting a cacophony of voices from the North African country....
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...
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...
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...
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...
