Category: North Africa
ICC Brings Libyan Prison Director Before Judges Over Torture and Killings
Edited By: Aya Selene A former Libyan prison director appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday to face a series of grave charges, including war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to killings, torture, rape and widespread abuses against detainees. Khaled Mohamed Ali Al-Haishri faces six counts of war crimes and six counts […]
Morocco Emerges as a Key Security and Trade Partner for India in North Africa
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Morocco has consolidated its position as India’s leading security and commercial partner in North Africa, with bilateral cooperation accelerating across multiple sectors, including defense industries, according to Indian business daily The Economic Times. A major focus of the partnership is fertilizer security. India, which relies heavily on Moroccan phosphate, is working […]
Morocco and Ethiopia Strengthen Security Cooperation with New Operational Agreement
Edited By: Widad Wahbi Morocco and Ethiopia have signed a new security agreement on the sidelines of the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol, which opened on Monday in Marrakech. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, and the Commissioner General of the Ethiopian Federal Police. […]
Egypt: Public Outrage After Kindergarten Students Assaulted at International School
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Egypt has witnessed a surge of public anger in recent days following revelations of sexual assault involving several kindergarten students at an international school in Obour City, in the greater Cairo area. The case first came to light when a young girl told her mother that a maintenance worker at […]
Egypt Annuls Voting Results in 19 Districts Over Electoral Irregularities
Edited By: Esengo Badi Egypt’s National Election Authority (NEA) announced on Tuesday the cancellation of parliamentary election results in 19 districts across seven governorates, citing significant violations recorded during the first round of voting. During a press conference, NEA chairman Hazem Badawi stated that the authority had identified “irregularities in 19 electoral districts,” prompting […]
Four Dead After Migrant Boats Sink Off Libya
Edited By: Aya Selene At least four people have died after two migrant boats carrying nearly 100 people capsized off the coast of Libya on Saturday, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. The confirmed victims were aboard a vessel transporting 26 Bangladeshi nationals. Rescue teams did not specify whether additional fatalities occurred on the second […]
Morocco Bets on Seawater Desalination to Secure Its Water Future
Edited By: Africa Eye Morocco is preparing to launch one of Africa’s largest seawater desalination projects to supply drinking water to nearly seven million people in the Greater Casablanca region. Beginning next year, households in the country’s economic capital are expected to receive water processed from the Atlantic Ocean, as part of a fully renewable-energy-powered […]
Will Egypt’s New Grand Museum Renew Momentum to Reclaim Its Antiquities Abroad?
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has reignited Egypt’s longstanding effort to reclaim antiquities held abroad, reinforcing national calls to recover objects removed from the country through illicit excavations, colonial-era agreements, or historical gifts. Although the movement of Egyptian artifacts overseas dates back centuries, the most significant waves occurred […]
Report Highlights Increase in Fuel Trafficking Between Libya and Sudan
Edited By: Africa Eye A new report by the U.S.-based NGO The Sentry, published on 13 November, states that fuel trafficking between eastern Libya and Sudan has expanded since the outbreak of the Sudanese conflict in April 2023. Previous reports by UN experts and international organizations had already noted the existence of illicit transfers of […]
Algeria: Dozens of Families Evacuated Due to Wildfires Near Tipaza
Edited By: Esengo Badi Algerian firefighters continued efforts on Friday to contain large wildfires that forced the evacuation of around fifty families near Tipaza, west of the capital, according to Civil Protection authorities. “Some fire hotspots have been brought under control, while extinguishing operations continue in other areas,” Civil Protection said in an afternoon statement. […]
Morocco: Olive Harvest Season Honors Generations of Tradition
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Each year, Morocco’s northeastern province of Driouch comes alive with the vibrant colors and rich aromas of olive harvest season. Across rolling hills and valleys, olive groves become the heartbeat of rural life as local farmers gather the fruit that lies at the heart of Moroccan culture and cuisine. The harvest […]
Spain and Morocco Strengthen Counterterrorism Cooperation
Edited By: Widad Wahbi Spain and Morocco have deepened their strategic cooperation in counterterrorism and security during a series of meetings held in Madrid between Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance, and senior Spanish security officials. During his visit, Hammouchi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit […]
Al Ahly Clinches Egyptian Super Cup with Victory Over Zamalek
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Al Ahly emerged victorious in the Egyptian Super Cup, defeating arch-rivals Zamalek 2-0 in the final held Sunday at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The team, coached by Jess Thorup, dominated the match, opening the scoring in the 44th minute with a strike from Moroccan forward Achraf […]
Tunisia: Rached Ghannouchi Begins Hunger Strike as Opposition Escalates Protest
Edited By: Africa Eye (With Reuters) Jailed opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi, 84, has begun a hunger strike in protest against what he and his lawyers describe as unjust detention, becoming the third prominent Tunisian political leader to refuse food in recent days. The move marks a new escalation in the standoff between the opposition and […]
Angola Honors the Late King Hassan II for Morocco’s Support in Independence Struggle
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The Republic of Angola has paid tribute to the late HM King Hassan II for the support provided by the Kingdom of Morocco during Angola’s struggle for independence. The homage was delivered during a ceremony held in Luanda, coinciding with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Green March. The […]