north africa
At least 21 killed in airstrike on Sudanese market as civil war rages
Middle East
September 12, 2024
At least 21 killed in airstrike on Sudanese market as civil war rages
CNN — An airstrike targeting civilian areas in southeastern Sudan has left more than 20 people dead and dozens of…
Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds
Middle East
July 29, 2024
Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds
CNN — One woman sleeps with a knife under her pillow, in the hope she can protect herself against armed…
Two North African countries introduce measures to limit risk of bedbug infestation
World
October 13, 2023
Two North African countries introduce measures to limit risk of bedbug infestation
CNN — Morocco and Algeria have introduced measures to limit the risk of bedbug infestation, as France reportedly grapples with…
Eritrean Defense Forces committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity in Tigray, Amnesty International alleges
Middle East
September 5, 2023
Eritrean Defense Forces committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity in Tigray, Amnesty International alleges
CNN — The Eritrean Defense Forces committed war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity in Tigray, Ethiopia, immediately before and…
‘Thousands of bodies ’ left to decompose in Sudan’s capital as morgues reach ‘breaking point’
Middle East
August 11, 2023
‘Thousands of bodies ’ left to decompose in Sudan’s capital as morgues reach ‘breaking point’
CNN — As the war in Sudan nears four months of intense fighting, morgues in the capital Khartoum have reached…
AfDB: Egypt best economic performer in North Africa region in 2022
Egypt
July 29, 2023
AfDB: Egypt best economic performer in North Africa region in 2022
Egypt and Mauritania were the best economic performers in the North Africa region in 2022 with growth rates of 6.6…
Tunisia’s president is accused of racism and dictatorship. He’s now getting a billion euros from Europe
Middle East
July 21, 2023
Tunisia’s president is accused of racism and dictatorship. He’s now getting a billion euros from Europe
CNN — The European Union signed a major deal with Tunisia on Sunday, promising the North African country as much…
Desperate scenes as more than 3.1 million people displaced by war in Sudan
Middle East
July 13, 2023
Desperate scenes as more than 3.1 million people displaced by war in Sudan
CNN — More than 3.1 million people have been forced to flee their homes amid an increasingly desperate humanitarian situation…
Sudanese paramilitary and militias accused of war crimes in West Darfur
Middle East
July 12, 2023
Sudanese paramilitary and militias accused of war crimes in West Darfur
CNN — A new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab…
UN warns of ‘full-scale civil war’ in Sudan after weekend airstrike kills dozens
Middle East
July 10, 2023
UN warns of ‘full-scale civil war’ in Sudan after weekend airstrike kills dozens
CNN — The United Nations has warned that Sudan could be on the verge of all-out-war after a weekend airstrike…