South Sudan is Gearing Up for Its First Election – 3 Things It Must Get Right
The people of South Sudan have not exercised the right to choose their leaders since the referendum that secured independence from...
North Africa
Turkey Libya Express Service Added to Jeddah Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the inclusion of Jeddah Islamic Port to the Turkey Libya Express (TLX) service...
Advocates Cite Mauritania’s Ongoing Slavery in Pushing for End to Deportations
Human rights advocates are pushing the Biden administration to end deportations to Mauritania, a country in the northwest of Africa where...
Libya Asks Lebanon to Release Gaddafi Son on Hunger Strike: Officials
Libya’s judicial authorities have formally asked Lebanon to release one of Libya’s former longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi’s sons because of...
Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister Holds Talks With Grand Mufti of Mauritania
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, received the Grand Mufti of Mauritania, Ahmed Murabit, on Monday. The...
Libya Plans Oil Tender for Domestic Private Sector
Libya’s state-owned oil company the National Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to launch a tender aimed at mobilizing private sector...
Dozens Killed as Clashes Between Rival Factions Rock Libya’s Tripoli
Fighting erupted on Monday night and raged through Tuesday between the influential 444 Brigade and the Al-Radaa, or Special Deterrence...
Ndiago Port to Supply Mauritanian O&G Industry, Says Port Director
Mauritania launches major infrastructure projects for the economic transformation of the country under the leadership of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani....
In Mauritania, the Special Representative Simão Assures Continued United Nations Support for Peacebuilding and Democracy
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),...
Algerian Family in Oran Preserves Tradition of ‘Créponné’ Ice Cream
Algerian family in Oran preserves tradition of 'créponné' ice cream. It's a "medicinal", "affordable", and "refreshing" treat sold by Mohammed...
