At least 2,122 people were killed and 2,421 others were injured when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, according to the Interior Ministry.

Over 100 persons were said to be on board the boat when the incident occurred.

The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would “provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels”.

Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a statement in response to Addis Ababa’s announcement of the fourth and final filling of the dam’s reservoir.

Despite French officials’ consistent efforts to downplay any discord between the two nations, President Emmanuel Macron’s planned visit has faced multiple postponements over the past year.

“Down with France,” down with its politics, its president and its soldiers.

The United States and Saudi Arabia are engaging in discussions to secure access to metals in Africa that are essential for supporting their energy transition efforts, the WSJ reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the talks. A Saudi government-supported venture is contemplating the acquisition of ownership stakes in mining assets valued at $15

CHADEMA, Tanzania’s largest opposition party, reported that Lissu was detained at a hotel, along with other party leaders, in the Karatu district of northern Tanzania’s Arusha region

In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory

Moroccan media outlets have reported that sections of the Tinmel Mosque have collapsed

Four additional individuals remain unaccounted for, while two others are in critical condition and are receiving medical care at a regional hospital

Deemed crucial by Addis Ababa, the colossal $4.2-billion dam has been the focal point of a regional dispute since Ethiopia commenced construction on the project in 2011.

Instead, the court has announced that presidential authority will be collectively exercised by the government, with the prime minister serving as its leader.

At least 2,012 people killed, 2,059 others injured after powerful earthquake struck North African country late Friday

Africa, a vast and diverse continent, has a long and storied history of grappling with natural disasters

Earthquake strongest tremor to hit North African nation in more than a century, according to National Geophysical Institute

In September 2021, Algeria closed its airspace to all Moroccan aircraft following the severance of diplomatic relations with its longstanding adversary.

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills more than 800 people in Morocco, according to local authorities

Buthelezi held the position of hereditary chief among the Zulus, the largest ethnic group in South Africa.

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At least 632 people killed in magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Morocco on Friday, according to interior ministry

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Earthquake strongest tremor to hit North African nation in more than a century, according to National Geophysical Institute

Their objective, as stated, was to undermine the stability of the transition, which refers to the interim military governance period preceding the scheduled elections.