Los Angeles wildfire damage costs estimated around $150bn
The scale of damage to Los Angeles, the second biggest city in the US, could be the costliest recorded history,...
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France accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate it
French interior minister Bruno Retailleau has accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the former colony refused to admit...
EU chief strengthens ties with Egypt
EU Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, visited Egypt to hold talks with senior government officials on strengthening the ties between the...
Sudan changes banknotes in move that prompts criticism
Sudan has introduced new banknotes to compel people to open bank accounts has to boost bank deposits and with them...
Sao Tome and Principe: Ousted PM vows legal action
The ouster prime minister of Sao Tome and Principe, Patrice Trovoada, has pledged to pursue every legal channel to protect...
DR Congo bans Al Jazeera over rebel interview
The Congo has banned news network Al-Jazeera in a major crackdown on press freedom in the war torn country. According...
President of EU parliament visits Egypt
Roberta Metsola, president of the European parliament, was in Cairo on January 8th to hold high-level talks focusing on strengthening...
Five people killed in Los Angeles wildfires
Five people have been killed at least and more than 1,500 buildings incinerated in wildfires that have torn through a...
Yemen DNA study reveals widespread African mother descent
Researchers have released ground-breaking findings on the complex make-up of Yemeni DNA, revealing ancient links to East Africa, Arabia and...
UK special forces investigated over Libya shooting
Members of the Special Boat Service are being investigated over a UK special forces operation in Libya two years ago,...
Descendant of Algeria’s Emir Abdelkader killed in Syrian jail
The death of Sheikh Khaldoun Al-Hasani Al-Jazairi by the deposed Assad government in the notorious Sednaya prison in Syria was...
Egypt, Cyprus and Greece warn of instability after Assad overthrow
The rulers of Egypt, Cyprus and Greece called for a timeline for political transition in Syria on January 8th, citing...
Reduced inflation in Egypt from December
Rates of inflation in Egypt eased to 24.2% by December 2024 as high food prices continue to decrease, according to...
Gunfire heard near presidency in Chadian capital
Gunfire was heard near the presidency in Chadian capital N'Djamena on January 8th, two local residents told Reuters. They added...
French government condemns celebrations of Le Pen death
Officials in France have condemned street celebrations marking the death of notorious far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen, according to RFI....
