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Washington approves most of its aid to Egypt despite reservations

The United States has approved most of its military aid to Egypt despite persistent concerns about human rights, the State Department said on Thursday, underlining Cairo's "crucial" role in the region.

Suspension of visas for Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso: “We never boycott artists” – French minister

"We do not currently have a visa service in operation in these countries for security reasons", she explained, denouncing "confusion" and explaining that it was "materially" impossible to "issue visas to come to France".

The USA resumes surveillance flights over Niger

The United States has resumed its surveillance flights over Niger, which had been interrupted with the military coup at the end of July, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Thursday, specifying that the rest of American military operations in the country r...

The USA resumes surveillance flights over Niger

The United States has resumed its surveillance flights over Niger, which had been interrupted with the military coup at the end of July, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Thursday, specifying that the rest of American military operations in the country r...

Hopes for change in Gabon after years of unpaid pensions

There's a new air of optimism among the seniors waiting patiently since dawn in Gabon's capital Libreville to chase up pensions that were never paid.
Some say they've received nothing for years

Hopes for change in Gabon after years of unpaid pensions

There's a new air of optimism among the seniors waiting patiently since dawn in Gabon's capital Libreville to chase up pensions that were never paid.
Some say they've received nothing for years

Morocco unveils rehousing programme for quake-hit areas

The Moroccan authorities have also ordered urgent aid of 30,000 dirhams (nearly $3,000) to households affected by the disaster, a royal office statement said

Egyptian, French foreign ministers hold talks in Cairo

During their meeting, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations between Egypt and France, as well as the latest developments in the region, including the Palestinian issue

EU sends aid to Libya as devastating floods death toll rise to over 11, 000

"Following the devastating floods in Libya, the EU is, of course, continuing via the civil protection mechanism to provide aid to the people concerned. Finland, Germany and Romania have sent generators, shelters and foodstuffs. And France has also sent...