North Africa
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:47 GMTTunisia: President Saied Underscores Urgency of Protecting Educational Institutions Against Drug Scourge
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb 12 -- President Kaïs Saïed emphasised on Wednesday the urgent need to protect pupils from the drug scourge, which has spread within and around educational institutions.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:05:00 GMTSomalia: Egypt Deploys Forces to Somalia Following Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
[Horn Diplomat] A report by Al Arabiya said Egypt's involvement signals Cairo's commitment to Somalia's "territorial integrity" and unity. The development follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland and comes at a time when regional attention is focus...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:40:12 GMTEthiopia: Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Talks With Counterparts From Burundi, Rwanda and Tunisia
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Burundi, Rwanda and Tunisia on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Co...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:22:08 GMTEthiopia: FM Gedion Holds Bilateral Talks With Lesotho, Morocco Counterparts
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos held separate bilateral talks with his counterparts from the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:49:05 GMTAfrica: Somali President, Egypt Defence Minister Attend Lineup of Egyptian Troops for AU Mission
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and General Abdel Mageed Saqr, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and minister of defence, attended the lineup of Egyptian troops assigned to the African Union Support and Stabil...
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:17:49 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - February 10, 2026
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:28:42 GMTTunisia: Tunisia - Prominent Lawyer Arbitrarily Detained
[HRW] Beirut -- Drop Unfounded Terrorism Related Charges Against Ahmed Souab
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:21:30 GMTWest Africa: Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance
[Centre 4s] Following the disruption of their relations with the French and American militaries, Sahel countries have forged new partnerships to obtain satellite imagery. These tools--precious in the fight against terrorism and trafficking in drugs, ...
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:39:39 GMTAfrica: The IAEA and OCP Group Partner to Strengthen Global Food Security
[OCP] The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition solutions, have launched a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate scientific innovation for sustainable agriculture and resilient food system...
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:31:40 GMTLibya: 53 Migrants Die in Latest Shipwreck Tragedy Off Libya Coast
[UN News] Fifty-three migrants including two babies are dead or missing after a large rubber dinghy capsized off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:46:06 GMTEgypt/Liberia: From Malta to Cairo - Liberian Striker Mamadu Bah Joins Egypt's Zed FC in Reported $300k Deal
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian international forward Mamadu Sulahmana Bah has officially traded the Mediterranean for the Nile, completing a high-profile move to Egyptian Premier League side ZED FC on a two-year contract.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:02:27 GMTTunisia: President Kais Saied - Tunisia Needs New Implementers, Not Just New Laws
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb. 10 -- President Kais Saied stressed during a meeting on Monday afternoon at the Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri that "the Tunisian people today need not only new laws, but also new actors t...
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:36:33 GMTEgypt: Madad Monitors Daily Arrests of Sudanese Refugees in Egypt, Warns Against Rumours
[Dabanga] Cairo -- An Egyptian refugee support group says Sudanese refugees and migrants in Egypt are facing a steady rise in arrests, with women, young people and the elderly increasingly affected.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:17:34 GMTLiberia/Libya: Tweh Shines in Al-Raed Draw - Tisdell Nets First in Libya
[Liberian Investigator] - Solomon Tweh marked his return to Al-Raed's starting lineup with a goal contribution, but his side were forced to settle for a frustrating 2-2 away draw against Al-Tai after surrendering a two-goal halftime lead.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:25:31 GMTSomalia: Somalia's President Welcomed With Full Honors in Cairo, Meets President El-Sisi
[Shabelle] Cairo, Egypt -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Maxamuud received a high-level ceremonial welcome at the Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fatta...
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:11:25 GMTAlgeria: Tunisia, Algeria Observe 68th Anniversary of Sakiet Sidi Youssef Events
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb.8 -- Tunisia and Algeria are observing Sunday the 68th anniversary of Sakiet Sidi Youssef (governorate of El Kef) events (February 8, 1958).
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:11:22 GMTSomalia: Somali President Begins Official Visit to Egypt
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Cairo on Saturday on an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and strategic cooperation with Egypt, Somali officials said.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:25:21 GMTLibya: Kadhafi Clan's Path Back to Power Fades With Killing of Saïf Al-Islam
[RFI] The death of Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi - the last political heir of Libya's former ruling family - is reshaping the country's political landscape, dealing a decisive blow to any remaining hopes of the Kadhafi clan returning to power.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:21:40 GMTNorth Africa: 2026 Brings No Respite to Children Living in Violence and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa
[Unicef] Amman -- "We are only a few weeks into the new year and already the toll of violence and conflict on children in the region is devastating.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:37:05 GMTEgypt: Somalia, Egypt Hold Talks in Cairo, Reaffirm Strategic Ties
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdulsalam Ali, held formal consultations in Cairo with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, highlighting the depth of the strategic relationship between the...
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:09:46 GMTMorocco: Minister Hosts Sahrawi Envoy for Talks On Conflict Resolution and AU Cooperation
[Nile Post] Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and a constructive tool for peace building across Africa.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:19:58 GMTTunisia: Situation of Assets Confiscated Since 2011 Cannot Continue (Kaïs Saïed)
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb. 5 -- President Kaïs Saïed met Wednesday at the Carthage Palace with Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi and Minister of State Property and Land Affairs Wajdi Hathili to discuss assets confiscated since 2...
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:10:51 GMTAfrica: AU Commission Chair Condemns Reported Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi on 3 February 2026 in the western city of Zintan.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:17:00 GMTLibya: 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.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:03:21 GMTLibya: 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...
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:54:32 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - February 4, 2026
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:19:29 GMTLibya: 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.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:25 GMTEgypt: 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...
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:50:31 GMTAfrica: 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Fact Sheet
[State Department] Washington, DC -- EDITORS NOTE: The African countries participating in the invitation-only Critical Minerals Ministerial - Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Sierre Leone and Zambia. The United S...
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:51:02 GMTEgypt: Muzzling Dissidents, Narrowing Civic Space
[HRW] Beirut -- Authorities Restricting Basic Freedoms, Eroding Economic Rights
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:42:33 GMTEgypt: 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...