Africa
Morocco reports first Mpox case
Morocco reports first Mpox case; WHO declares public health emergency.
Algeria declares President Tebboune election winner
Algerian President Tebboune declared winner with 95% votes amid rival's allegations of irregularities; low 48% voter turnout.
Algeria goes to the polls
Algeria's presidential election faces criticism amid human rights concerns while President Tebboune seeks a second term.
Libya oil exports still mostly shut, some ships loading from storage
Libyan oil exports halted amid political standoff, some tankers allowed.
China offers Africa $51 billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up Chinese support to Africa, the world's second fastest-growing continent, with funding of nearly…
Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa
Some countries have pledged to donate doses of mpox vaccines to combat an outbreak of the disease in Africa, after the World…
Libya’s oil blockade widens as factions vie to control central bank
The widening oil blockade in Libya intensifies the struggle for control, threatening instability in the major oil producer. Factional conflicts persist.
Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security pact
Egypt sends military aid to Somalia, deepening strains with Ethiopia. Somalia opposes Ethiopia's deal with breakaway region.
UN warns Libya faces economic collapse
The UN expresses deep concern over Libya's deteriorating situation, urging a consensus on the Central Bank crisis to maintain stability.
Libya’s eastern-based government to close all oilfields
The Libyan eastern-based government said on Monday that all oilfields are closing down, halting production and exports, but the country's Tripoli-based National…
Tunisian president shuffles cabinet
Tunisian President Kais Saied reshuffled 19 ministers, replacing key positions ahead of the Oct. 6 election amid discontent.
UN expresses concern at Libya armed mobilisation
UN concerned about armed forces mobilizing in Libya amid central bank crisis.