North Africa
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:23:15 GMTEgypt: More Than 3 Million Women Examined As Part of 'Maternal and Fetal Health Care' Initiative
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced that 3,251,000 women have been screened as part of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's 'Maternal and Fetal Health Care' initiative since its launch.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:23:15 GMTEgypt: Tourism Ministry Inaugurates New Visitor Centre of Alexandria's Qaitbay Citadel
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has inaugurated a newly equipped visitor centre at the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, enhancing visitors' experience at one of Egypt's most iconic historical landmarks.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:41:46 GMTEgypt: Travel Rates in Red Sea Boom Despite Regional Geopolitical Challenges - ETF
[Egypt Online] Member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation (ETF) Hossam Hazaa said on Monday, June 9, 2025, that Egypt is witnessing a remarkable boom in tourism rates during Eid Al Adha holiday, especially in the Red Sea region, despite geopolitical c...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:19:25 GMTLibya: Bal 2025 - Al Ahli Tripoli, Al Ittihad Secure Semifinals Ticket
[New Times] Egypt's Al Ittihad and Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli are the first two teams to secure the ticket to the semi-finals of the playoffs of Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:15:07 GMTAfrica: Ethiopia Becomes Africa's Top Wheat Producer, Surpasses Egypt Threefold, PM Abiy Declares
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that Ethiopia has overtaken the status of the largest wheat-producing country in Africa, tripling Egypt's output.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:57:38 GMTTunisia: Around 1,000 Tunisians Participate in Al-Soumoud Convoy to Break Siege On Gaza
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 8 -- Around 1,000 Tunisians, mostly young people, will participate starting Monday, in the "Al-Soumoud Convoy" heading from Tunisia to the Egyptian-Palestinian border.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:23:47 GMTEgypt: 18.4k Cases of Encroachments, Illegal Buildings On State-Owned, Agricultural Land Removed in May - Cabinet
[Egypt Online] Egyptian authorities have removed a total of 18,435 cases of encroachments and illegal buildings in the period between May 10 and 30, 2025, said the Egyptian cabinet in a statement on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:23:46 GMTEgypt: Egypt's Ambassador to Pretoria Discusses Enhancing Relations With S. African Transport Minister
[Egypt Online] Ambassador Ahmed Sherif, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Pretoria, met on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with Ms. Barbara Creecy, the South African Minister of Transport. The meeting focused on ways to support cooperation between th...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:23:45 GMTEgypt: 7.9 Million Children Screened Under Early Detection and Treatment of Hearing Impairment Initiative for Newborns
[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Health and Population announced that 7,909,570 children have received hearing screening services as part of the President's initiative for the early detection and treatment of hearing impairment in newborns, since its l...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:26:41 GMTEgypt: President Sisi Checks On Injured Imam Post-Eid Prayer, Orders Treatment
[Egypt Online] In a generous humanitarian gesture, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi personally checked on an imam who appeared to be injured while attending Eid Al-Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque of Egypt (Masjid Misr) in the New Administrative Capita...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:43:40 GMTLibya: Seal Libyan Sites of Rights Violations, Says UN Rights Chief
[allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has expressed shock after the revelation of gross human rights violations at official and unofficial detention facilities run by Libya's Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) fo...
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:31:34 GMTKenya/Morocco: Harambee Starlets Motivated By Morocco Thrashing to Become Better
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala believes the team will get better despite Wednesday's 5-1 thrashing by Morocco in an international friendly in Marrakech.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:55:55 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - June 5, 2025
[allAfrica] Former Zambia President Lungu Dies
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:03:10 GMTEgypt: Egypt's Navy Receives First Locally Built Azimuth Tugboat From Alexandria Shipyard
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Navy received its first locally built Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat, Ras El-Hekma, from Alexandria Shipyard on Thursday 5/6/2025, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:01:24 GMTMorocco: UK and Kenya Endorse Morocco's Autonomy Plan, Undermining Western Sahara's Right to Self-Determination
[People's Dispatch] In a controversial shift, the UK and Kenya recently endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara in return for investment deals, disregarding the Sahrawi people's internationally recognized right to self-determination.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:57:19 GMTEgypt: Egypt Unveils 'Digital Egypt' Strategy With 5G Launch
[Egypt Online] Egypt is committed to building a "Digital Egypt" through a clear strategic vision that recognizes the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector as a crucial driver of economic development. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli a...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:18:04 GMTMorocco: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2025™ - Morocco to Face Brazil in Opening Match
[CAF] The draw for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025™, held on Wednesday in Rabat, set the tone for a highly anticipated edition of the tournament featuring competitive groups and a dazzling, historic opening match between the host ...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:15:16 GMTEgypt: Egypt Solicits Liberia's Support for Unesco Director-General Bid
[FrontPageAfrica] Paris, France -- Professor Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz of Egypt, one of three candidates vying for the position of Director-General of UNESCO, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Liberia's Ambassador Extraordinar...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:45:12 GMTLibya: 'Our Worst Held Fears Are Being Confirmed' - Dozens of Bodies Discovered in Libya Mass Graves
[UN News] Dozens of bodies have been discovered at official and unofficial detention sites in Libya. The grim findings confirm deep concerns about abuse and torture at the facilities, according to the UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:33:59 GMTEgypt: Egypt Defence Minister Discusses Regional Developments With Benin FM
[Egypt Online] Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr met on Wednesday June 4, 2025 in Cairo with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, Olushegun Adjadi Bak...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:33:58 GMTEgypt: Egypt FM Lauds Distinguished Relations With Greece
[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty praised on Wednesday June 4 ,2025 the deeply rooted relations between Egypt and Greece as well as the distinguished relations binding the two countries in ...
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:46:02 GMTEgypt: UAE President Meets Egypt's President El-Sisi in Abu Dhabi
[Egypt Online] President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received on Wednesday 4 June 2025 President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:15:11 GMTAlgeria: 9 Fascinating Things About Algeria, Africa's Largest Country By Land Area
[New Times] President Paul Kagame, on June 3, arrived in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:47:54 GMTAlgeria: 10 Fascinating Things About Algeria, Africa's Largest Country By Land Area
[New Times] President Paul Kagame, on June 3, arrived in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune. While in Algiers, Kagame laid wreath at the Maqam Echahid (Martyrs' Memo...
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:10:13 GMTEgypt: Anselmo Fabiano At the End of His Mission in Egypt - 'A Pilgrim in the Silence of the Desert and With Such a Different and Fascinating Culture'
[Agenzia Fides] Cairo -- "I feel privileged to have experienced such a different side of the Church, also sharing some steps with my Muslim brothers. A precious opportunity to live a missionary experience with the Coptic Church of Egypt."
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:57:15 GMTTunisia: President Kais Saied Orders Dissolution of 'Ittissalia Services' and Integration of Its Employees
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied ordered that the draft decree prohibiting subcontracting include the dissolution of "Ittissalia Services Company" and the integration of its employees.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:52:05 GMTTunisia: Small Cabinet Meeting Focuses On Preparations for 2025-2026 Agricultural Season
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 3 -- A small Cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday at the Government Palace in Kasbah, chaired by Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri, to review preparations for the 2025-2026 agricultural season and ensure optimal co...
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:10:35 GMTRwanda: Kagame in Algeria for Two-Day Visit
[New Times] President Paul Kagame, on June 3, arrived in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:03:30 GMTEgypt: Petrojet, Jordanian Partners Sign $21.8m LPG Storage Deal in Aqaba
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Petrojet, in partnership with the Jordan National Shipping Lines Company, has signed a $21.8 million contract to build liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities in the southern Jordanian port of Aqaba, Egyptian petroleum...
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:01:24 GMTLibya: The Guns Are Again Ablaze in Libya
[People's Dispatch] A fragmented Libya faces internal violence, funded by foreign powers interested in controlling Libya's future oil production.