Over 2,000 dead in flooding in Libya’s east, says parallel PM
Hamad did not provide the source for the numbers of casualties, both deceased and missing.
Emirates Airlines to resume flights to Nigeria immediately – presidency
Emirates Airlines will resume flights to Nigeria
Storm Daniel approaches Egypt after hitting Greece and Libya
Storm Daniel approaches Egypt’s northwestern coast following the storm’s devastating impact in Libya and Greece
Libya declares 3 days of national mourning in wake of deadly floods
At least 150 people have been killed in the floods caused by the storm, according to media reports.
Egypt bans wearing niqab in schools, while hijab is optional
The Egyptian government has decided to ban the wearing of the niqab inside schools during the upcoming academic year
At least 150 killed in Libya floods triggered by freak rainstorm
Rescue teams were dispatched to Derna, located 900 kilometers (560 miles) east of the capital city, Tripoli.
Lawmaker among 3 killed in blast in Central Somalia
Attack took place in El-Garas town, which Somali National Army said to have liberated from al-Shabaab terrorists with help of locals
Morocco quake death toll nears 2,500
Strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in last century, according to the country’s Morocco’s National Geophysical Institute
Libya declares disaster zones after flooding from Storm Daniel
In a statement, Dbeibeh ordered local authorities “to take urgent and exceptional measures to confront the repercussions of the floods.”
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Morocco accepts assistance offers from 4 nations after quake
Interior Ministry announces acceptance of offers from Spain, UK, Qatar, UAE to dispatch search and rescue teams
8 Kenyan soldiers injured after their vehicle ran over an IED in Lamu County
The injured soldiers were airlifted to Manda Base Hospital for immediate medical care. Their vehicle was also damaged during the incident
Burkina Faso junta ends suspension of radio station critical of Niger
Radio Omega broadcasted an interview with Ousmane Abdoul Moumouni, the spokesperson for a newly-formed Nigerien group advocating for the return of President Mohamed Bazoum to power
Old Cairo’s historic sites demolished as government makes expansions
“There is no place in Egypt that won’t be untouched by the hand of development.” Al-Sisi said.
Humiliated France tries to save face, claims Morocco did not reject offer
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.
At least 24 killed in north Nigeria boat accident
Over 100 persons were said to be on board the boat when the incident occurred.
Powerful storm hits Eastern Libya, claims at least three lives
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”.
Egypt slams Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of Nile dam
Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a statement in response to Addis Ababa’s announcement of the fourth and final filling of the dam’s reservoir.
France describes Morocco aid controversy as misguided
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.
‘Macron get out of our house’ chants fill Niamey as thousands prot...
“Down with France,” down with its politics, its president and its soldiers.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia in discussions to secure African metals
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
Tanzanian police arrest opposition leader
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
Niger says France is preparing for a possible military intervention
In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory
Morocco earthquake causes damage to historic mountain mosque
Moroccan media outlets have reported that sections of the Tinmel Mosque have collapsed
