Opinion
Why the Maghreb matters to the world’s oceans
North-West African states have a growing role to play in ocean governance—and global frameworks should reflect it. As diplomats
Crisis
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Libya
Locust swarms threaten North African crops, FAO warns
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned of a continuing desert locust outbreak across Libya and North
Morocco
UK Foreign Secretary calls Sudan world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Sudan is facing the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophe, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Monday, urging global action,
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
Algeria
Algeria elected to African Union Peace and Security Council
Algeria was elected to the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for a three-year term, during meetings held
Sudan
Sudan’s RSF admits withdrawal from Khartoum
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have withdrawn from Khartoum, commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo said in an address to
Syria
Arab League: Syria’s leader invited to Gaza summit
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, will attend an Arab League summit on March 4 in Cairo to discuss the
Libya
UN envoy Tetteh pledges Libyan-led Solution to country’s crisis
Hanna Tetteh, the new UN Special Representative for Libya, arrived in Tripoli Thursday to assume leadership of the United Nations
Libya
Italy cites flawed ICC warrant in release of Libyan war crimes suspect
Italy’s government on Wednesday faulted the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a poorly drafted arrest warrant that led to
Sahel
Sahel juntas struggle to address climate crisis amid regional instability
Torrential rains in the Sahel from July to September caused devastating floods, displacing millions, and submerging vast croplands in countries
Egypt
Egypt’s new asylum law sparks concerns over refugee rights
Egypt passed its first asylum law this week, raising fears among rights groups of a "security-focused approach" that
Sudan
US boosts Sudan aid amid growing hunger crisis
The United States has announced an additional $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan, raising its total commitment to $2.
Africa
WHO report: 150 million people across Africa driven into poverty by high healthcare bills
According to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), many African countries are relying heavily on out-of-pocket payments