North Africa

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:03:21 GMT
Libya: Saïf Al-Islam Kadhafi, the Heir Apparent Without a Crown
[RFI] Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, was long seen as the man who might one day take over from his father. His killing at his home in northwestern Libya closes a story marked by early reformist ambition, a...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:17:00 GMT
Libya: African Union Condemns Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi, Calls for Calm and Accountability in Libya
[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern following reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi on 3 February 2026 in Zintan City.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:25 GMT
Egypt: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Visits Cairo to Strengthen the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Partnership
[U.S. Embassy Cairo] Cairo, Egypt - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau visited Egypt January 25 to 26, reaffirming the strength of the U.S.-Egypt strategic partnership and advancing cooperation across diplomatic, security, economic, an...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:54:32 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 4, 2026
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:19:29 GMT
Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Former Libyan Leader, Killed
[allAfrica] Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been reportedly shot dead.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:51:02 GMT
Egypt: Muzzling Dissidents, Narrowing Civic Space
[HRW] Beirut -- Authorities Restricting Basic Freedoms, Eroding Economic Rights

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:42:33 GMT
Egypt: Rafah Reopening Offers Lifeline for Patients, but Aid Flow Still Far From Enough
[UN News] The partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has allowed a small number of people to leave and return to the Strip - including critically ill patients - but the UN has warned that far more is needed for the crossing to...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:13:57 GMT
Tunisia: President Tackles Infrastructure and Housing Issues
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Monday afternoon, at Carthage Palace, with Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri and Minister of Equipment and Housing Salah Zouari.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:55:13 GMT
Gambia/Tunisia: Striker Bubacarr Suso On Verge of Completing Move to Esperance Sportive De Tunis
[The Point] Bubacarr Suso is on the verge of completing a move to Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Colley Stars FC.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:41:46 GMT
Egypt: Foreign Minister Meets Egyptian Counterpart in Cairo
[SNA] Cairo, Feb. 3, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim met on Tuesday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:07:15 GMT
Africa: US Eyes Red Sea as State Envoy Visits Africa
[DW] Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US's interests in the Red Sea corridor.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:28:18 GMT
Egypt: Somalia Embassy in Egypt Denies Reports of Visa Suspension for Somali Citizens
[Shabelle] Cairo -- The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Egypt has officially dismissed circulating reports on social media claiming that Egyptian entry visas for Somali citizens have been suspended.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:22:30 GMT
Nigeria/Morocco: Deliberate and Bold Decisions
[Vanguard] There is an adage which says once bitten twice shy. That was what Morocco thought to itself after they lost the 2010 World Cup hosting right to South Africa.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:43:09 GMT
Sudan: Experts Warn of 'Illegal' Crackdown On Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
[Dabanga] Cairo -- Legal experts and political analysts are sounding the alarm over a surge in detentions and forced deportations targeting Sudanese nationals in Egypt. Critics characterise these measures as a direct breach of international refugee p...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:44:37 GMT
Senegal/Morocco: Senegal, Morocco Sanctioned After Chaotic AFCON Final
[New Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has handed down sanctions against Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials following chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:05:14 GMT
Morocco/Senegal: CAF Rejects Morocco Appeal, Senegal Crowned Champions As Heavy Sanctions Fall
[Nyasa Times] The Confederation of African Football has thrown out Morocco's complaint over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, confirming that the disciplinary proceedings arising from the match do not affect the result. CAF has made it clear that...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:18:01 GMT
Tunisia: Facing a Global Threat, Tunisia Escalates Fight Against Digital Money Laundering, New Study Finds
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 29 -- Digital money laundering threatens national economies and poses major challenges for oversight and cross-border financial crime-fighting authorities, according to a study titled "Money Laundering through the D...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:16:17 GMT
Somalia: Somalia, Egypt Strengthen Disaster Management Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) chairman, Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, met Thursday with Egypt's ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Salah Hassan, to discuss closer cooperation on humanitarian aid, disaster prevent...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:20:38 GMT
Africa: CAF Suspends Coach, Players, Fines Senegal, Morocco Over Misconduct in Afcon '25 Final
[Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:56:48 GMT
Tunisia: Flood Damage - President Saïed in Bhar Lazreg, Sidi Bou Said Says Need to Address Root Causes to Avoid Repeat
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 29 -- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed visited on Wednesdat afternoon the area of Bhar Lazreg, La Marsa (northern suburbs) so as to take stock of the damage caused by recent floods.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:38:14 GMT
Egypt: Gourmet Egypt Plans IPO On EGX Through Secondary Share Sale
[Daba Finance] Gourmet Egypt, a food producer and distributor controlled by B Investments Holding, is preparing to list on the Egyptian Exchange, according to people familiar with the transaction.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:49:07 GMT
Tunisia: Head of State Emphasises Role of Inp in Protecting Country's Archaeological Heritage [update 1]
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kais Saied met on Wednesday afternoon in Carthage with Minister of Cultural Affairs Amina Srarfi.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:42:43 GMT
Senegal/Morocco: CAF Fines Senegal, Morocco FAs Over Afcon Final Farce
[Nile Post] The Confédération Africaine de Football (Caf) has fined and sanctioned the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with several players and officials, over a series of controversial and unsporting incidents that turn...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:40:38 GMT
Algeria: U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos Visits Algeria
[U.S. Embassy Algiers] U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos returned to Algeria on January 26 to meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:16:06 GMT
Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy
[Vanguard] President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed ...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:51:47 GMT
Senegal: CAF Imposes Suspension and Fines to Senegal, Morocco for Afcon 2025 Final Misconduct
[Capital FM] Rabat, Morocco -- Both champions Senegal and Morocco Football Federations, have been slapped with hefty fines and some players suspended following the chaos that erupted in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final in Morocco on January 19.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:08:07 GMT
Africa: The Sanctions Imposed by CAF Disciplinary Board For Afcon Final
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:32:45 GMT
Morocco/Senegal: CAF Disciplinary Committee Meets Today Over Morocco-Senegal Feud
[The Point] According to media reports the CAF disciplinary Committee will meet today to examine problems surrounding the final of the AFCON played Sunday 18 January 2026 in Rabat between Morocco and Senegal and after the finals.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:39:19 GMT
Egypt: Egypt Launches Derivatives Market With First EGX Futures License
[Daba Finance] Financial Regulatory Authority has granted the Egyptian Exchange its first license to trade futures contracts linked to locally listed securities, marking the formal launch of Egypt's financial derivatives market.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:26 GMT
Morocco: Can Handball - Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco Qualify for World Championship
[New Times] Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco have secured qualification for the 2027 IHF Men's World Championship after reaching the semifinals of the Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Kigali.

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