Africa

More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 70 soldiers, wounding dozens and taking five hostage, in an ambush on a military convoy in northern Burkina Faso. The statement, posted Friday by Amaq, the group’s news agency, said it attacked a convoy trying to advance to areas under its control near Deou, ...

12:24 Et February 25, 2023

Nigeria orders closure of all land borders ahead of elections

Nigerian authorities on Friday ordered the closure of the country's land borders, a day ahead of presidential and general elections. Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service Isah ...

15:28 Et February 24, 2023

Egyptian FM Stresses Role of Parliamentary Action in Consolidating Relations between Morocco, Egypt

The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry, stressed, Thursday in Cairo, the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Egyptian and Moroccan legislative institutions, emphasizing the role of ...

11:33 Et February 24, 2023

King of Morocco: Climate Battle in Sahel Can be Won Only Through Optimal Mobilization of Region's Own Public Funds, International Financial Support

The climate battle in the Sahel region can be won only through the optimal mobilization of the region's own public funds, Morocco's King Mohammed VI said, stressing that ...

21:15 Et February 17, 2023

African Women Extremely Affected by Climate Change, Morocco's FM Says

African women, who are the backbone of the continent's food security, are extremely affected by climate change, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, ...

10:40 Et February 17, 2023

Morocco's King Holds Talks with President Ondimba, Donates Fertilizers to Gabonese Farmers

Morocco's King Mohammed VI held talks on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace in Libreville with Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Republic of Gabon. This meeting, which was ...

19:30 Et February 16, 2023

Tunisia: President Kais Saied's critics arrested in crackdown

Police in Tunisia have detained the head of an independent radio station on the third day of a wave of arrests of opposition politicians and activists. On Monday, ...

15:02 Et February 14, 2023

Russian FM, Sudan’s military leaders kindle ties in Khartoum

Russia’s foreign minister met with Sudan’s military rulers Thursday, state media in Sudan reported, the final stop on Sergey Lavrov’s tour of Africa. The top Russian diplomat’s Africa ...

10:56 Et February 10, 2023

Russia promises to back Mali's fight against militancy

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has promised continued military support for Mali, which has been battling a jihadist insurgency for more than a decade. Mr Lavrov was speaking at a news conference in the capital, Bamako. It's his third visit to an African country in recent months. Mali's military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has formed ...

15:15 Et February 7, 2023

Morocco, Mauritania Sign Specific Protocol on Cooperation Actions in Fisheries Research

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki, and Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy of Mauritania, Mohamed Abidine Mayif, chaired Thursday in Agadir, ...

11:45 Et February 6, 2023
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