Egypt
Egypt cracks down on TikTok influencers
Egyptian authorities have detained dozens of popular teenage TikTok creators in recent weeks, accusing them of "violating family values&
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally recognized the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, marking a significant shift in regional diplomacy. After coming into power, the juntas in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, in late 2023, created their own security partnership known as the Alliance of Sahel States. It’s the first time in the bloc’s half-century of existence that any members have withdrawn in such a manner.
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Egypt
Egypt cracks down on TikTok influencers
Egyptian authorities have detained dozens of popular teenage TikTok creators in recent weeks, accusing them of "violating family values&
Libya
Turkey boosts outreach to Libya's rivals with rare Haftar meeting
Türkiye is increasing engagement with Libya’s rival factions to promote unity and bolster its regional influence, following a rare
Morocco
Morocco Discovery Reveals Oldest Known Armored Dinosaur with Tail Weapon
Scientists have discovered the earliest known ankylosaur, Spicomellus afer, in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. The 165-million-year-old fossil, described in Nature
Sahel
Trump courts Sahel juntas with military aid in exchange for mineral rights
Under Donald Trump, America is offering military backing to West African juntas in return for access to gold, lithium and