Russian diplomatic chief Sergei Lavrov to address Arab League in Cairo
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will address the Arab League in Cairo on Sunday, the organization announced on Thursday, a visit that follows a summit […]
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Portuguese Carlos Queiroz appointed Egypt coach
Carlos Queiroz was chosen Wednesday as coach of the Egyptian soccer team, a position where he succeeds Hossam Badri, who was dismissed Monday, announced the […]
Morocco: National, foreign observers focused on September 8 elections
The general elections in Morocco, which for the first time brings together legislative, regional and local elections, will be held on Wednesday September 8, despite […]
Nigeria and Algeria could see their petrol production increased as OPEC agreed to raise production limits
OPEC and allied countries, meeting as OPEC+, agreed Sunday to raise production limits on five countries, ending a dispute that had sent global energy prices […]
The US blacklisted Nigeria for being “of particular concern” in terms of religious freedom
The United States on Monday (December 7) added Nigeria to its blacklist of countries “of particular concern” in terms of religious freedom, considered “the first […]
Nigeria: military open fire on Shi’ite Muslim protesters
Nigeria’s military fired live bullets at Shi’ite Muslim protesters marching in the capital Abuja on Monday to demand the release of their religious leader. Shi’ite […]
KSA-Egypt: 17 pilgrims dead, 118 feared poisoned in Mecca
Around 17 Egyptian Hajj pilgrims have died in the Saudi holy city of Mecca according to the head of the Egyptian delegation Major General Amr […]
United States lifts travel ban on Chad
US President Donald Trump has lifted the controversial travel ban imposed on Chad about six months ago. According to the White House, Chad is “an […]
Chad: African Union surprised at U.S. travel ban
The African Union on Tuesday condemned the latest United States (U.S.) travel ban which has included Chad. An executive orders signed by President Trump on […]
Rwandan Genocide: French Bank BNP Paribas under investigation
Judges in France have opened a judicial investigation against BNP Paribas for ‘complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity,’ AFP reports on Monday. […]