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Tunisians protest against Trump’s Jerusalem decision

Thousands of Tunisians protested in several cities on Thursday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and decision to move the U.S. Embassy there, residents said.

Namibia and Tunisia placed on EU tax haven blacklist

Namibia and Tunisia have been placed on a list of blacklisted non-European Union tax haven countries.

AU to evacuate African migrants detained in Libya

The African Union (AU) has announced that it has started working together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to evacuate thousands of African migrants held in detention centers in Libya.

Cannabis in Morocco attracting tourists

Morocco is becoming a major tourist attraction nation not only for its historical sites and holiday resorts but because of its cannabis plantations.

Libya claims migrants ‘slave trade’ story exaggerated

The government of Libya has claimed that the media reportage on the ‘slave trade’ in the North African country has been exaggerated.

Libya slave trade: UN to discuss tougher response

The UN Security Council must take stronger measures, possibly including sanctions, to put a stop to slave auctions in Libya, the French ambassador said on Monday.

Egypt: Over 180 people killed in mosque attack

Suspected militants have launched a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province, killing 85 people, the state news agency says.

Libya: Parliament votes in favour of UN road map

A Libyan spokesperson says parliament has voted in favour of the United Nations' new action plan, which gives new life to stalled political talks and aims at healing divisions.

Algeria picks up 286 illegal migrants en route to Europe

Algeria’s coastguard has picked up 286 illegal migrants heading across the Mediterranean to Europe by boat, the Defence Ministry has said.

Morocco: Food stampede kills 15

At least 15 people have been killed and five others wounded in a stampede in Morocco while food aid was distributed.

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DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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