Morocco Pushes for Stronger Coordination on African Free Trade Zone
Moroccan Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour has that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an ambitious project that requires time and tighter coordination among member states. Speaking…
Tunisia, Algeria Sign New Agreements to Expand Cooperation at Joint Commission Meeting
Tunisia and Algeria reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during the 23rd session of the Tunisian‑Algerian Joint High Commission, which concluded Friday in Tunis, the Tunisian government said. The…
UN Chief Alarmed by Drone Strike Killing 30 Civilians in Sudan’s Darfur
Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by a reported drone strike that killed at least 30 civilians in Sudan’s South Darfur state, his deputy spokesman said Friday. The attack occurred…
Iraq Removes Hezbollah, Houthis From Terror Asset Freeze List
Iraqi authorities have formally removed Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi group from a list of entities subject to terrorist asset freezes, according to an official document disclosed Tuesday. The decision,…
UN Chief Urges Restraint After Renewed Cambodia-Thailand Border Clashes
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern Monday over reports of renewed armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, including airstrikes and the mobilization of heavy equipment along the border. UN spokesperson Stephane…
Somalia Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak Killing 50 Children, Infecting 1,000
Somalia’s Health Ministry said Sunday that a diphtheria outbreak has killed 50 children and infected about 1,000 nationwide. Officials said children aged 5 to 15 have been most affected. The…
Bus Overturn in Algeria’s Beni Abbes Province Kills 12, Injures 23
At least 12 people were killed and 23 others injured Saturday when a passenger bus overturned in western Algeria, the Civil Protection service said. The crash occurred around 1:50 p.m.…
Benin Armed Forces Foil Mutiny, President Talon Safe
Benin’s armed forces have foiled an attempted mutiny after a group of soldiers declared on state television Sunday that President Patrice Talon had been removed from office, authorities said. Interior…
UN Recognizes New Ecosystem Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada, South Africa
Three new World Restoration Flagships were recognized Thursday by United Nations agencies for advancing agrifood systems transformation, biodiversity protection and climate action through indigenous knowledge. The projects, based in Australia,…
WHO Warns Malaria Progress at Risk From Drug Resistance
New tools helped save an estimated one million lives from malaria last year, but rising drug resistance threatens to reverse gains, the World Health Organization said Thursday. The WHO’s annual…