Africa
Attempts to shut operations at the Sharara oil field in Libya
Libya's internationally recognised government condemned attempts to shut operations at the Sharara oil field, describing them as "political blackmail". In a statement,…
Tunisian presidential candidates complain of restrictions and intimidation
Tunisian opposition accuses government of election interference and intimidation tactics.
Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts
Morocco's King Mohammed VI pardons jailed journalists and convicts.
South Africa’s ANC expels former president Zuma
Jacob Zuma expelled from ANC for supporting rival party in election.
Libyan court jails 12 officials over deadly floods in Derna
Libyan officials jailed for dam collapse causing thousands of deaths in Derna.
Morocco Heatwave: 21 Dead as Temperatures Soar to 48C
Heatwave in Morocco kills 21, hits 48°C, threatens agriculture, linked to climate change.
Facebook removes 63,000 accounts in Nigeria over ‘sextortion’ scams
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion…
Civilians suffering horrendous violence in Sudan conflict, MSF says
Civilians in Sudan have suffered horrendous levels of violence during more than a year of conflict between the army and a rival…
Armed Bandits Disrupt Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Mission
An aid group rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean reported that one of its missions was interrupted by armed bandits who commandeered the…
UPDATED: UN rights chief says investigating mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border
U.N. human rights chief investigates mass grave of migrants in Libya.
Risks multiply for Mediterranean-bound migrants, UN study shows
Migrants face grave dangers journeying through Africa to the Mediterranean, risking abuse.
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage
Sierra Leone bans child marriage, imposes strict penalties to protect girls.