North Africa

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:58:56 GMT
Egypt: Egypt Sets 50 Percent Cash Collateral Limit in New Rules for Short Selling
[Daba Finance] Egypt has issued new rules for short selling on the Egyptian Exchange, requiring investors to provide cash collateral equal to at least 50% of the market value of borrowed securities. The Financial Regulatory Authority approved the fra...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:54:48 GMT
Rwanda: African Nations Championship Moved to Tunisia Amid Health Concerns in DR Congo
[New Times] The African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) has relocated the 2026 Men's African Nations Championship from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Tunisia due to prevailing public health concerns that delayed preparations in the host co...

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:07:46 GMT
Tunisia: PM Calls for Increased Vigilance Ahead of Rainy Season and Climate Fluctuations
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, August 20, 2026 -- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri on Thursday called for increased vigilance ahead of the rainy season, stressing the need to increase preventive measures against extreme weather and mitigate its po...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:58:09 GMT
Nigeria: D'Tigers Name Strong 12-Man Squad for Crucial Fiba World Cup Qualifying Window in Tunisia
[Premium Times] The roster features a blend of established internationals and returning players as Nigeria begins the second round of the African qualifying campaign with a place at the World Cup in Qatar firmly in sight

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:13:22 GMT
Tunisia: Govt Sets Key Priorities for 2027 Draft Budget
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri examined the draft budget for 2027 on Wednesday at the Government Palace in Kasbah. The draft budget serves as a roadmap for translating the State's eco...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:58:42 GMT
Ethiopia: U.S. Signals Readiness to Resume GERD Mediation As Nile Dispute Persists
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United States is ready to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has said, signalling a renewed diplomatic effort ...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:36:04 GMT
Algeria: President Tebboune Urges Youth to Fulfill Mujahideen, Martyrs' Legacy to Elevate Nation
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged today's generation on Wednesday to fulfill the legacy of the mujahideen and martyrs by drawing lessons from their immense sacrifices and tapping into them to con...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:06:03 GMT
Cameroon/Morocco: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon On Historic TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026 Triumph
[CAF] The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has congratulated the Indomitable Lionesses, the Fédération Camerounaise de Football ("FECAFOOT"), its President Samuel Eto'o, and the peo...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:42:05 GMT
Egypt: Egypt Must Abandon Monopolistic Abay Stance, Recognize Ethiopia's Rights As Primary Source - Geopolitics Expert
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt must abandon its long-standing posture of seeking exclusive control over Abay (the Nile) waters and recognize Ethiopia's natural rights as the source of 86 percent of the river's total volume, according to the geopolitician...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:27:18 GMT
Mozambique/Morocco: Chamboco Confident Mozambique Can Make Their Mark At TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon Morocco 2026
[CAF] Mozambique international Fernando Chamboco believes the continued growth of futsal in his country has created a platform for the nation to challenge strongly at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:44:43 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 17, 2026
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:59:23 GMT
Tunisia: Tunisia to Begin Drafting Structural Social Security and Healthcare Reform Texts
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Aug. 18 -- The drafting of texts related to structural reforms of Tunisia's social security and healthcare systems will begin immediately following a ministerial working session held Tuesday at the Government Palace in L...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:28:18 GMT
Ethiopia: Illegal TPLF Faction Exploiting Tigray Youth to Serve Destructive Agendas of Shaebia, Egypt - Former ENDF Officer
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The illegal TPLF faction is exposing the youth of Tigray Region to exploitation to advance the destructive agendas of Eritrea's regime, Shaebia and Egypt, Colonel Gebrewahid Hailu, stated.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:08:29 GMT
Libya: Security Council Live - Drone Strikes and Political Impasse in Libya
[UN News] The Security Council is meeting on Libya Tuesday as the country faces a political impasse delaying long-planned elections alongside heatwaves, tensions and violence, including drone strikes last week that left a major oil refinery ablaze. U...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:09:25 GMT
North Africa: Morocco's Approach to Combating Irregular Migration Deserves Recognition, Encouragement
[MAP] Dakar -- The approach advocated by Morocco to combat irregular migration and human trafficking networks "deserves to be recognized and encouraged," Senegalese analyst Mankeur Ndiaye said.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:57:05 GMT
Tunisia: Knowledge Day - President Saïed Advocates for National, Democratic Education Without Diktats [update1]
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed Monday chaired in Carthage a ceremony marking Knowledge Day, in the presence of the Prime Minister, government members, senior state officials and distinguished pupils and...

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:19:35 GMT
Tunisia: President of Republic Meets With Finnish Ambassador At End of Mission in Tunisia
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed met Monday in Carthage with Ambassador of Finland to Tunisia Teemu Sepponen.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:19:06 GMT
Tunisia: Knowledge Day - President Saïed Advocates for Democratic Education
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed Monday chaired in Carthage a ceremony marking Knowledge Day.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:32:26 GMT
Morocco: Morocco Detains Dozens of Migrants Trying to Enter Ceuta
[DW] The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco. Calls for another mass crossing had been circulating on social media this week.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:42:05 GMT
Nigeria: $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Dream Drags
[Daily Trust] The much-touted multi-billion-dollar Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is yet to take off owing to the alleged 'lukewarm' attitude of Nigerian authorities, Daily Trust learnt from credible sources.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:02:03 GMT
Nigeria: Fake Schengen Visas Surge As Nigerian Passengers Abscond During Morocco Transit
[Leadership] The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised the alarm over a sharp increase in the use of fake Schengen visa stamps by passengers travelling to Europe, with some Nigerians allegedly absconding during transit in Morocco.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:45:24 GMT
North Africa: Algeria Claims First Wafcon Medal After Shootout Win Over Hosts Morocco
[Ghanaian Times] Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:09:27 GMT
North Africa: Morocco Ought to Be Considered As 'Strategic Partner' for Europe to Build Comprehensive Migration Policy - Belgian Expert
[MAP] Brussels -- Morocco ought to be considered as "a strategic partner with which Europe is building a comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable migration policy," within the framework of shared responsibility regarding a complex migratory phenomeno...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:09:27 GMT
North Africa: Morocco Stands Out As 'Serious, Reliable, Fully Committed Partner' in Managing Migratory Flows - French Expert
[MAP] Paris -- Morocco stands out as a "serious, reliable, and fully committed" partner in managing migratory flows and combating irregular migration, emphasized Jérôme Besnard, a law professor at the University of Paris-Cité.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:09:26 GMT
Morocco: Morocco Fully Assumes Its Role in Fighting Against Irregular Immigration - UN Expert
[MAP] Paris -- The Kingdom of Morocco fully assumes its role and responsibilities in the fight against irregular immigration, stressed UN human rights expert Louis-Marie Bouaka.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:09:26 GMT
North Africa: Morocco Is a 'Vital Partner' for a Sustainable Management of Irregular Migration in the Mediterranean, Says Brazilian Analyst
[MAP] Brasilia -- "Morocco is a 'vital partner' in implementing a sustainable European response to irregular migration in the Mediterranean," emphasized Brazilian geopolitical analyst Marcus Vinicius De Freitas.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:18:28 GMT
Ethiopia: Egypt's Aggressive Nile Policy No Longer Serves the Region
[Reporter] The Blue Nile water policy maintained by Cairo is a manifestation of an outdated, rigid, and aggressive posture that defies modern standards of international cooperation. While the river has sustained civilizations for millennia across the...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:18:44 GMT
Algeria/Morocco: Algeria Edge Morocco On Penalties in Wafcon Third-Place Play-Off
[RFI] Morocco endured a second painful penalty shootout defeat in the space of four days as Algeria claimed third place at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday following a 1-1 draw in Rabat.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:09:28 GMT
Morocco: Al-Quds Children Visit Royal Guard Facilities in Rabat
[MAP] Rabat -- The Al-Quds children participating in the 17th edition of the summer camps of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency visited the various facilities of the Royal Guard at the Mechouar in Rabat on Saturday.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:54:43 GMT
Africa: How the CAF Young Reporters Programme Helped Shape Ruth Naa Amanoa Asamoah's Path to the TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026
[CAF] CAF Young Reporters Programme graduate shares the positive impact of the programme and how it has opened doors of opportunity. "CAF African Schools Football Championship created an ecosystem where young people discovered opportunities in journa...

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