North Africa
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:17:49 GMTLibya: Gaddafi's Bid for President Questions the ICC's Influence
[ISS] Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's ambitions in Libya may not materialise, but his move shows the international court's limits.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:15:23 GMTEgypt: Egypt Reopens Restored 'Ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes' in Luxor
[DW] A grand ceremony marked the reopening of the 3,400-year-old walkway in the ancient city of Thebes. Egyptian authorities hope to boost the country's struggling tourism sector.
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:59:12 GMTEgypt: Interior Ministry Takes Part in World Children's Day Celebrations
[Egypt Online] Security directorates in Sharqiya, Ismailia, Fayyoum, and Menoufia governorates took part in the celebrations marking the World Children's Day.
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:59:08 GMTEgypt: CBS News Highlights Egypt Reopening of Ancient "Avenue of Sphinxes" Centuries After It Hosted Parades for Gods
[Egypt Online] As Americans settled down to enjoy the time-honored tradition of the Thanksgiving Day Parade, almost 6,000 miles away, Egypt set out to revive a tradition of its own that likely hadn't been seen in a couple thousand years, CBS News rep...
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:59:04 GMTEgypt: Planning, Environment Ministers Discuss Preparations for COP27
[Egypt Online] Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Said discussed Friday with Minister of Environment Yasmine Foud preparations for Egypt hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:59:02 GMTEgypt: Saudi Arabia Allows Direct Entry of Travelers From Egypt - Manpower Ministry
[Egypt Online] Manpower Minister Mohamed Safaan received a report from the labor representation offices at the Egyptian consulate in Riyadh and Jeddah indicating that the Saudi Interior Ministry had allowed direct entry of travelers from Egypt, Indon...
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:58:57 GMTEgypt: 27 Container, Cargo Ships Handled At Damietta Port
[Egypt Online] Twenty-seven container and cargo ships were handled at Damietta Port in the past 24 hours.
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:44:33 GMTTunisia: Former Agriculture Minister Samir Taieb and 3 Other Officials Provisionally Released
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The investigating judge at the Economic and Financial Judicial Division in charge of the case of suspected fraud in a public contract between the Ministry of Agriculture and a private company specialised in com...
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:44:30 GMTTunisia: Packaging - "Packprint Tunisia" November 30-December 3 in Kram
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The seventh international exhibition of packaging and printing "PackPrint Tunisia 2021" will be held from November 30 to December 03, 2021, at the Exhibition Center of Kram (northern suburb of Tunis), with the ...
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:44:28 GMTTunisia: Using 50,000 Electric Vehicles By 2025 Would Reduce 2.2 Mtco2e - Study
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The use of 50,000 electric vehicles by 2025, and 130,000 by 2030, would help reduce 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study carried out by the Ministry of...
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:44:26 GMTTunisia: Full Involvement in AfCFTA Could Increase National Income By 6 Percent By 2035 - Minister of Trade
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- "Tunisia's national income should increase by 6% by 2035 under the condition of a full involvement in the African continental zone, through the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers and the adoption of a tr...
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:44:23 GMTTunisia: Number of Schools Closed Following Coronavirus Outbreaks - Education Minister
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Ministry of Education has decided to close classrooms in a number of schools and shut down other schools following coronavirus outbreaks among students, Minister of Education Fathi Slaouti said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:44:17 GMTTunisia: Coronavirus - 68 Infection Cases in Nabeul Schools Over Last 10 Days
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- 68 cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in schools in the governorate of Nabeul during the last ten days (November 15 to 25).
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:25:52 GMTMorocco: Covid-19 - Suspension of Direct Flights From France Postponed Until Sunday At Midnight
[MAP] Rabat -- The decision of the Moroccan authorities to suspend direct flights from France has been postponed until Sunday November 28 at midnight instead of Friday November 26, 2021, says, Thursday evening, the interministerial committee in charg...
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:35:11 GMTEgypt: Arab Women Organization Thanks Sisi Over Supporting Women Issues
[Egypt Online] The members of the Arab Women Organization's Supreme Council sent Thursday a cable to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi thanking him on his support to and interest in the issues of women.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:22:25 GMTTunisia: Covid-19 - Over 31,000 Jabs Administered On Nov.25
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia administered 31,199 COVID-19 jabs on November 25, the Health Ministry said.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:22:23 GMTTunisia: Covid-19 - Tunisia Logs 159 Infections On Nov.24
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Zero COVID-19 deaths were initially reported on November 24, said the Health Ministry. A further 159 infections from 2,835 tests (5.61% positivity rate) were logged.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:05:28 GMTEgypt: Egypt Reports 899 New Coronavirus Cases, 63 Fatalities
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said on Thursday that 899 new coronavirus cases were detected in Egypt over the past 24 hours, upping the total number of infections to 353,923.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:51:58 GMTNigeria/Egypt: Super Eagles' Path to World Cup Finals to Be Decided Today in Cairo
[This Day] Super Eagles and the nine other qualified countries for the final playoffs of the 2022 World Cup will focus their attentions on the Egyptian capital city of Cairo today to know the format this stage of the competition will follow.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:47:32 GMTMorocco: Journalist Gets 6 Year Sentence After Unfair Trial
[HRW] New York -- Violations, Flimsy Evidence, Speculative Reasoning Led to 6-Year Sentence
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:28:41 GMTLibya: Seif Al-Islam Gaddafi Deemed Ineligible for Presidency Race
[DW] Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi son's hopes of running for president are dashed, as the country's electoral commission disqualifies him.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:04:35 GMTTunisia: Governors of Sidi Bouzid and Kebili Placed Into Custody Over Suspected Corruption
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance of Sidi Bouzid, on Thursday afternoon, ordered to place into custody the governors of Sidi Bouzid and Kebili.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:38:44 GMTEgypt: 20 Ministers, 35 Ambassadors Attended Celebration of Opening of Sphinx Avenue
[Egypt Online] The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced the participation of 20 ministers and 35 ambassadors in the legendary celebration of the opening of Sphinx Avenue (Road of the Rams), the oldest historical passage in the world.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:38:37 GMTEgypt: President El-Sisi Speaks With Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Thursday 25/11/2021 a phone call from Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:38:28 GMTEgypt: Sisi Arrives At Luxor Temple to Attend Celebration to Inaugurate Revival of Sphinx Avenue
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived at Luxor Temple to attend a celebration of the revival of the Sphinx Avenue between the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:36:51 GMTLibya: 98 Candidates Apply for Libya's Presidential Election
[Ghanaian Times] A total of 98 candidates, including two females, have submitted applications for the first direct presidential election in Libya as the application ended on Tuesday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:29:25 GMTTunisia: Average Temperatures in October Slightly Lower Than Reference Rates - INM
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Average temperatures in October 2021 were slightly lower than reference rates (1981-2010) in most regions (25 main stations) and ranged between 15.5°C in Thala and 24°C in Tozeur, reads the Climatological Rep...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:08 GMTTunisia: Apia - 2,562 Agricultural Investment Operations Approved in First Ten Months of 2021
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Figures released by the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (French: APIA) show 2,562 operations amounting to 391.9 million dinars (MD) were approved over the first ten months of 2021, posting a 18.4% rise...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:06 GMTTunisia: Irregular Migration - About 5,000 People Missing in Italy Over Last Ten Years
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The number of Tunisians missing in Italy as a result of irregular migration operations amounted from 2011 to the end of October 2021 to about 5,000 people, said Imed Soltani, president of the association "La te...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:04 GMTTunisia: Tunisia Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Ministry of Family, Women, Children and Elderly will organise on November 25- December 10 a series of activities as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign..