Algerians vote for new president amid low campaign enthusiasm
Casting of ballots commenced in Algeria as citizens vote for president, determining the future leadership of their gas-rich nation. The...
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Libya rival factions agree on new central bank governor amid ongoing tensions
Libya's rival factions have reached a consensus agreement to appoint a new central bank governor after the former chief, Sadiq...
Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel re-arrested as election draws close
Tunisian police re-arrested presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel late on Thursday, just minutes after he was released from jail on a...
UN leads talks in Libya to resolve central bank crisis
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced that it held discussions in Tripoli on Monday aimed at resolving...
Egypt denounces Israel’s escalating military aggression in West Bank
Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel's ongoing military operations in the West Bank, which have resulted in...
Presidential candidate arrested in Tunisia amid fears of election interference
Tunisian police arrested presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel on Monday, according to his campaign member Mahdi Abdel Jawad, who stated that...
Egyptian authorities order detention of two Israelis for assaulting hotel workers
The Egyptian prosecution office has ordered the detention of two Israeli citizens for allegedly assaulting three hotel workers in the...
Sudan rejects Iran’s proposal for Red Sea naval base
Iran's bid to establish a permanent naval base along Sudan's Red Sea coast has been declined, signaling intricate power dynamics...
American Muslim Leaders call on Biden, congressional leaders to stop Egyptian government plan to execute activists, faith leaders, political prisoners
(WASHINGTON, D.C. – 6/18/2021) - The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) is calling on the Biden Administration and congressional...
Canada joins Somalia, Niger, others to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri on Saturday
The Crescent Council of Canada has declared Saturday May 23 ‘EÄ«d Al-Fiá¹r, following confirmation of multiple moon sightings in Somalia,...
Pregnant Algerian doctor denied maternity leave, dies of coronavirus
A 28 year old pregnant Algerian doctor, Wafa Boudissa who was denied maternity leave three times, has died of the...
Tunisian President renews support for Palestinians
Tunisian President Qais Saeed has renewed his supportive stands for Palestine and support for the Palestinian people. This was disclosed...
Oil blockade: Libya faces financial crisis, budget deficit
Fayez al-Sarraj, the head of Libya's internationally recognised government, has warned the country against financial crisis and budget deficit. The...
‘This terrible situation cannot be allowed to continue’, UN chief tells world leaders at major Libya summit
NEW YORK, United States of America, January 20, 2020/ -- As fight continues between forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar,...
USAID supports Egypt’s Education and Development Priorities in Aswan
By APO Group CAIRO, Egypt, January 16, 2020/ -- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin...
Asisat, Mane win CAF 2019 African Football Players of the Year Award
By Abdulmoomeen S. Yitta Asisat Oshoala, a Barcleona Star and Sadio Mane of Liverpool have both won the 2019...
Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union
BRUSSELS, Belgium, January 7, 2020/ -- Confronted with the worrying recent military escalation in Libya and also in view of...
UN Libya Mission strongly condemns bombing of military academy, at least 30 dead
NEW YORK, United States of America, January 6, 2020/ -- Saturday’s bombing reportedly took place as cadets were gathering on...
2019, A path ahead in the process of consolidation of bilateral ties
CANBERRA, Australia, January 6, 2020/ -- The year 2019 marked a path ahead in the process of consolidation of bilateral...
Continued airstrikes in western Libya ‘utterly unacceptable’, says UN mission chief
NEW YORK, United States of America, December 30, 2019/ -- Ghassan Salamé, head of the UN Support Mission in the...
Embassy of Kingdom of Bahrain to Arab Republic of Egypt holds reception to celebrate Bahraini National Day
CAIRO, Egypt, December 24, 2019/ -- The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt held...
European Union helps World Food Programme (WFP) tackle malnutrition among Sahrawi refugees in Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria, December 17, 2019/ -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €1.3 million...
African Development Bank board approves €109 million to transform sewage coverage in Upper Egypt rural areas
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 17, 2019/ -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a €109...
New ambassadors from Egypt, Kosovo and Montenegro
OSLO, Norway, December 13, 2019/ -- Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King...
Marriott International Signs Agreement with Landmark Sabbour to Open a W Hotel in Cairo, Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt, December 16, 2019/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has entered into an agreement with...
UNDP’s experts discuss interlinkages between sustaining peace and development in Africa
ASWAN, Egypt, December 12, 2019/ -- The southern Egyptian city of Aswan witnessed the launch of the first edition of...
United States and Egypt Launch Center of Excellence for Energy at Ain Shams University
CAIRO, Egypt, December 5, 2019/ -- The Center of Excellence for Energy at Ain Shams University opened for business, with...
Africa’s vision for prosperity & inclusiveness requires timely and accurate statistics, says VP Wina
LUSAKA, Zambia, October 18, 2019/ -- African leaders have a great vision of building an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent...
U.S. Joins Egypt in Celebrating the Return of the Coffin of Nedjemankh
CAIRO, Egypt, October 1, 2019/ -- Today, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger joined Minister of Antiquities Khaled Al-Anany at the...
Sudan: Foreign Affairs Council Statement
KHARTOUM, Sudan, June 17, 2019/ -- The Council today discussed the situation in Sudan and adopted the following statement: Over...
Ivory Coast Accelerates Digital Migration with SES
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 28, 2019/ -- Ivory Coast’s public broadcasting company, the Société Ivoirienne de Télédiffusion (SIDT) has selected...
