May 17
North Africa: Scientists May Have Solved Mystery Behind Egypt's Pyramids
Nile Post
BBC | Scientists believe they may have solved the mystery of how 31 pyramids, including the world-famous Giza complex, were built in Egypt more than 4,000 years ago. Read more »
Tunisia: Deepening Civil Society Crackdown [press release]
HRW
Authorities Target Refugee and Migrant Rights Groups, Activists and Journalists Read more »
Egypt: PM Emphasizes Close Saudi-Egyptian Ties, Keenness On Cooperation Boost
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has reaffirmed strong ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, particularly at the level of political leadership. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Tries to Navigate Around Rafah [analysis]
ISS
Israel's long-feared attack on Rafah in southern Gaza has put Cairo on the spot. Read more »
Egypt: Arish Airport Receives Planes From Pakistan, Russia Carrying Aid to Gaza
Egypt Online
El Arish International Airport has received two planes from Pakistan and Russia carrying humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. A source at the airport said on Friday 17/5/2024… Read more »
May 16
Morocco: GITEX AFRICA 2024 - Powers Cross Continental Quest for an AI Future [press release]
Gitex Africa Morocco
70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa's largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Morocco, Under HM the King's Leadership, Has Chosen to Move Up a Gear in Renewable Energy Sector (Minister)
MAP
Under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Morocco has chosen to move up a gear in the field of renewable energies, in order to ensure the… Read more »
Tunisia: Repressive Crackdown On Civil Society Organizations Following Months of Escalating Violence Against Migrants and Refugees
AI London
Over the past two weeks, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented repressive clampdown against migrants, refugees, and human rights defenders working to protect their… Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Djibouti's President Guelleh On the Sidelines of the Arab Summit
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain. Read more »
Tunisia: Unemployment Rate Drops 0.2 Percent in Q1 of 2024 [upd 1]
Tunis Afrique Presse
The unemployment rate dropped to 16.2% in Q1 of 2024 from 16.4% in Q4 of 2023 and 16.1% in Q1 of 2023 as a result mainly of the increase in the number of people in active… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Government Chief Holds Talks With Lebanese Peer During Arab Summit
MAP
In a diplomatic engagement on Thursday, the Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, met with his Lebanese counterpart, Najib Mikati, in Manama. The discussions took place… Read more »
Tunisia: 16 Local Banks Sign Syndicated Foreign Currency Loan Agreement to Finance State Budget
Tunis Afrique Presse
A syndicated foreign currency loan agreement with 16 local banking institutions for a total amount of TND 570 million (€156 million and $16 million) was signed on Thursday… Read more »
May 15
Tunisia: Tunisian Bar Association Slams 'Abuse of Power' Over Arrests
DW
Police arrested two lawyers in recent days. Critics of President Kais Saied have accused him of cracking down on lawyers, activists, politicians and journalists following a power… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Opens Investigation Into Kidnapping of Moroccan Nationals By Criminal Gangs in Myanmar
MAP
The King's Attorney General at the Casablanca Court of Appeal opened an investigation following the sequestration of Moroccan nationals by criminal gangs operating in Myanmar, in… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Stance On Israel Peace Treaty Linked to Egyptian Interests - Shoukry
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry said on Wednesday 15/5/2024 that Egypt's stance on its peace treaty with Israel is linked to how events develop and Egyptian interests. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Police Arrest 5 Journalists, Interrupt France 24's Broadcast Amid Crackdown
CPJ
Tunisian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalists Sonia Dahmani, Borhen Bssais, and Mourad Zghidi, drop all charges against them, and stop preventing… Read more »
Tunisia: Detention Warrant Against Journalists Borhane Bssais and Mourad Zeghidi (Lawyer) [upd 1]
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Public Prosecution to the Tunis Court of First Instance on Wednesday issued two detention warrants against journalists Mourad Zeghidi and Borhan Bssais, following their… Read more »
Morocco: $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project Advances Into Northern Section
Leadership
A significant milestone has been recorded in the implementation of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project according to ETAFAT, the firm overseeing the project. Read more »
Cameroon: Mohammed Vi Foundation of African Ulema Organizes Contest of Holy Quran Memorization, Psalmody
MAP
The section of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema in Cameroon organized, Tuesday in Yaoundé, the 5th contest of the Holy Quran memorization, recitation and… Read more »
Morocco: C24 - M'hamed Abba Highlights All-Out Development in Moroccan Sahara
MAP
M'hamed Abba, elected member of the Regional Council of Laâyoune Sakia El Hamra highlighted, before the United Nations Committee of 24 (C-24), the large-scale social and… Read more »
May 14
Libya: UN Envoy Decries Continued Political Stalemate in Libya
UN News
The outgoing head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urged leaders to end their stalemate and bring the country back on the path to peace and stability, in an exclusive… Read more »
Tunisia: World Anti-Doping Agency Lifts Sanctions On Tunisian Sport
Tunis Afrique Presse
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has decided to lift the sanctions imposed on Tunisian sport with immediate effect after confirming that the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco - Criminalization of Abortion Has Devastating Impact On the Rights of Women and Girls [press release]
AI London
The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, forcing women… Read more »
Libya: ICC Prosecutor Outlines Roadmap to Complete Libya War Crimes Probe
UN News
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced at the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the investigative stage of the legal proceedings into alleged war… Read more »
Egypt: FM Blames Israel for Gaza Crisis, Rejects Accusations of Egyptian Involvement
Egypt Online
In a sharp rebuttal to Israeli claims, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry categorically rejected on Tuesday 14/5/2024 the suggestion that Egypt is to blame for the humanitarian crisis… Read more »