Egypt
Egypt’s Abu Mena Monastery no longer ‘in danger’
UNESCO has removed Egypt’s Abu Mena monastery from its List of World Heritage in Danger, Egyptian Streets reports. The
Morocco
Morocco, Mauritania launch bilateral forum to boost cooperation
Representatives from key sectors, private stakeholders, experts, and civil society gathered for a new Morocco-Mauritania forum, established in 2022 by
Morocco
Morocco seeks 'China ready' label to attract tourists
Morocco has launched a bid to become North Africa’s first "China Ready"-certified destination, aiming to attract
Tunisia
Jewish store owner hospitalized after axe attack in Tunisia’s Djerba
A 50-year-old Jewish jewelry store owner was hospitalized Thursday after an axe attack on Tunisia’s Djerba island, home to
Egypt
Israel's Gaza plan sparks Egyptian anger, fears of military buildup
Egypt is angered by Israel’s new plan to seize Gaza and establish a permanent presence, raising concerns of increased
Egypt
China backs Egypt’s sovereignty over Suez Canal after Trump’s free passage demand
China supports Egypt’s sovereignty and rights over the Suez Canal, its foreign ministry said, after former U.S. President
Mauritania
Mauritania’s camel cavalry aims to keep jihadists at bay
Mauritania’s camel-mounted National Guard, or Meharists, are playing an increasingly visible role in the country’s strategy to prevent
Egypt
Egypt’s gold exports hit record $3.2 billion in Q1 2025
Egypt exported $3.2 billion worth of gold and gold jewelry in the first quarter of 2025, the highest quarterly
Morocco
Moroccan court reduces jail term for ex-minister Mohamed Ziane
A Moroccan court has reduced the prison sentence of 82-year-old opposition figure and former human rights minister Mohamed Ziane from
Mauritania
Mauritania dismantled nearly 150 migrant smuggling networks in 2024
Mauritania shut down nearly 150 migrant smuggling networks in 2024, with dozens more disrupted in just the first few months
Morocco
Spain commits €340 million to major desalination project in Morocco
Spain has pledged €340 million to support the construction of what is expected to become Africa’s largest desalination plant,
Libya
Judge temporarily halts U.S. deportations of migrants to Libya
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. government from deporting migrants to Libya or
Morocco
Morocco’s FAR intercepts 156 migrants trying to reach Canary Islands
According to local media Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) intercepted 156 migrants attempting the journey to the Canary Islands