Algerian Opposition Activist, Laalami, Bags 2-Year Jail Term
An Algerian court has jailed a leading figure from the pro-democracy Hirak protest movement, Chems Laalami, for two…
Egypt’s January-June Tourism Revenues at $3.5-4 Bln
Egypt’s Deputy Minister of tourism, Ghada Shalaby, says the country’s tourism revenues were between $3.5 billion to $4…
Interpol to Hunt Down Sudan’s Former Spy Chief
Sudan has reached out to Interpol to hunt down its former head of intelligence. Salah Gosh, former head…
Algeria Records Low Voter Turnout in Parliamentary Poll
Voter turnout at Algeria’s parliamentary elections on Saturday indicate only few people voted. Two years after mass demonstrations…
Morocco Rips EU for its Resolution on Migration Crisis with Spain
Morocco says the resolution adopted by the European Parliament does not change the political nature of the bilateral…
AU Ready to Help Resolve GERD Crisis
The African Union (AU) has announced readiness to help mediate between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt, the three disputed…
Morocco to Resume Int’l Travel on June 15
Morocco plans to reopen its airports and ports to international passenger traffic from June 15, both for its…
Ethiopia Builds Up Military Presence Around GERD
There’s a heavy Ethiopian army presence near the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), setting off the alarm on…
Africa This Week: WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
THIS IS A RECAP OF STORIES THAT MADE THE HEADLINES ACROSS THE CONTINENT DURING WEEK. MONDAY D.R. CONGO…
The Midday Recap: The African Continent Commemorates Africa Day
AFRICA DAY The African continent is commemorating today, Tuesday May 25 as Africa Day. Formerly known as African…