Africa

Taiwan’s Lai cancels Eswatini trip after African states revoke overflight permits

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned visit to Eswatini after several countries withdrew permission for his aircraft to cross their airspace, in what Taipei described as the result of pressure from China. Officials in Taipei said Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked previously approved overflight permits without prior notice, forcing Lai to abandon the ...

13:13 Et April 22, 2026

Morocco's FM: African Democracy Must Be Driven by Africans Through Independent Observers

Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita, said on Monday in Rabat that African democracy can only be consolidated if it is led by Africans themselves, stressing the need ...

19:30 Et April 20, 2026

AU Condemns Reported Israeli Move on Somaliland, Backs Somalia’s Sovereignty

The African Union Commission has reaffirmed its recognition of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, voicing concern over reports that Israel intends to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland. ...

12:22 Et April 20, 2026

Three Senegal Fans Released After Serving Sentences Linked to AFCON 2025 Final

Three Senegalese football fans detained following incidents surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final have been released after completing their prison sentences, their lawyer announced. Patrick Kabou, ...

12:22 Et April 19, 2026

Morocco Emerges as “Reference Model” in Vocational Training, Says Ivorian Minister

Morocco’s vocational training system is increasingly positioning itself as a continental benchmark, with Côte d’Ivoire seeking to deepen cooperation and draw on Rabat’s expertise, according to Ivorian Minister ...

11:55 Et April 19, 2026

Tunisian Comedian Lotfi Abdelli Sentenced in Absentia, Denounces “Political” Verdict

Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said a court in Tunisia has sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed several years ...

11:54 Et April 18, 2026

Is Algeria Escalating Military Moves to Mask Diplomatic Setbacks in Western Sahara?

Reports have recently pointed to a rise in Algerian military activity along Morocco’s eastern border, in what observers link to an attempt to divert attention from diplomatic setbacks ...

18:00 Et April 17, 2026

Reuters: Kenya requests World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks

Kenya has requested rapid ‌financial support from the World Bank to help it manage the economic shocks triggered by the Iran war, its central bank governor told Reuters. ...

11:07 Et April 17, 2026

Morocco's Investment Commission Approves 381 Projects for MAD 581 Bln

 Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said on Wednesday that his government has introduced a new vision for investment in Morocco, based on trust, clarity and shared responsibility, approving 381 projects worth MAD 581 billion. Speaking at a joint plenary session of Parliament on the government’s performance review, Akhannouch noted that the implementation of the new ...

12:00 Et April 16, 2026

Egypt Stresses Water as “Fundamental Human Right,” Urges Respect for International Law

Egypt has renewed its call for strict adherence to international law in managing shared water resources, as Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned against unilateral actions affecting transboundary rivers. ...

10:04 Et April 16, 2026
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