Tunisia court upholds and extends prison sentences for political opponents/in /by
Since 2023, the "Conspiracy 2" case has seen Tunisia's opposition flee the country or face heavy sentences in prison. The sentences in the case, in which the government has accused leading opposition members of conspiring against it, have just been upheld and even extended by a court.
Ethiopia denies Trump claim that US funded Nile mega-dam/in /by
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday denied claims by President Donald Trump that the country's new mega-dam was funded by the United States.
Kenya bans ‘cash bouquets’ ahead of Valentine’s Day/in /by
Kenya's central bank has warned that using banknotes to create floral-style bouquets is illegal and could lead to a prison sentence.
Tens of thousands evacuated in northern Morocco amid heavy rainfall/in /by
The army has been deployed to support relief efforts in the region impacted by severe weather and flooding.
Nigeria hires US lobby firms amid Trump claims of christian ‘genocide’/in /by
Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has signed a lucrative contract with the American lobbying firm Valcour, aimed at improving Abuja’s relations with Washington, according to documents reviewed by AFP on Monday.
Malawi declares polio outbreak, reviving fears of another resurgence/in /by
The Malawian government has declared a polio outbreak, bringing fears of another resurgence of the disease since the 2022 crisis.
UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission to eastern DR Congo/in /by
The United Nations has announced that it would shortly send a mission to the city of Uvira in eastern DR Congo in order to closely monitor adherence to the ceasefire in the region.
Three Haftar forces killed in Libya-Niger border clash/in /by
Three Libyan soldiers from the army of eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar were killed in clashes at the border with Niger, the force announced on Monday.
US judge blocks administration bid to end Haitians’ protected status/in /by
The deportation protection has allowed roughly 350,000 people from the island to live and work in the US.
Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried/in /by
Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly.