Archive of North Africa
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UN extends arms embargo for South Sudan
The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to extend an arms embargo and sanctions imposed on individuals in troubled South Sudan, urging all parties to ... North Africa -
Sudan’s RSF received surface-to-air missiles from Russia’s Wagner: US
Earlier this week, the US declassified information revealing that the Wagner Group was trying to procure weapons for the Kremlin from Africa, specifically Mali. North Africa -
Libya government says it conducted air strikes in western areas
Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) said it had conducted air strikes against smuggling networks on Thursday, with blasts hitting a western ... North Africa -
Tunisian court frees media critic of president on bail
A Tunisian appeals court on Wednesday released media owner Noureddine Boutar on bail, his Mosaique FM ratio station said, months after his arrest ... North Africa -
Tunisia protest as police question journalists
Dozens of journalists protested Monday in front of a Tunis police station after two of their colleagues had been taken for questioning over comments ... North Africa -
Tunisia president pledges safety for Jewish citizens after Djerba synagogue attack
Tunisian president Kais Saied pledged on Wednesday to guarantee the safety of Jewish citizens and their temples, after meeting the country’s chief ... North Africa -
Saudi Arabia, Algeria sign deal to establish Supreme Coordination Council
Saudi Arabia and Algeria have signed an agreement to establish a Saudi-Algerian Supreme Coordination Council to expand bilateral ties and strengthen ... Saudi Arabia -
Libya parliament votes to replace appointed PM Fathi Bashagha, spokesperson says
Libya’s eastern-based parliament voted on Tuesday to replace Fathi Bashagha as prime minister, its spokesperson said, after he failed to take office ... North Africa -
ICC prosecutor issues secret arrest warrants for Libya crimes
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that the court has issued four new secret ... North Africa -
Algeria says army officer killed in clash with extremists
An Algerian army officer has been killed in a clash with suspected extremists during an operation southwest of the capital, the defense ministry said ... North Africa