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Tunisians vote in presidential election

Tunisians vote in presidential election

Three years after President Kais Saied came to power, the election is seen as another chapter in Tunisia's experiment with democracy.

Algerians vote in snap presidential election

Algerians vote in snap presidential election

The incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is being challenged by Abdelaali Hassani Cherif from the Movement of Society for Peace and socialist Youcef Aouchiche.

Scientists trace mystery of Egyptian pyramids to Nile branch

Scientists trace mystery of Egyptian pyramids to Nile branch

A groundbreaking study suggests a lost branch of the Nile River, the Ahramat, may have been crucial for transporting materials used to build Egypt's pyramids.

Libya sets conditions for reopening border with Tunisia

Libya sets conditions for reopening border with Tunisia

Libya's interior minister said fuel, weapons, food and cigarette smuggling was taking place through the border.

AFCON 2023: Is it time for a trophy power shift?

AFCON 2023: Is it time for a trophy power shift?

Africa's most coveted football trophy is seen by many as a baton of sorts, which routinely gets passed between West and North African countries.

Egypt to expand new capital as first residents arrive

Egypt to expand new capital as first residents arrive

The new city is designed to serve as a high-tech model for Egypt's future away from the clutter and congestion of Cairo.

Turkish parliament extends mandate of troops in Libya

Turkish parliament extends mandate of troops in Libya

The motion authorising the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya for another 24 months points out the crucial role in maintaining the ceasefire and political dialogue as well as establishing peace in Libya.

Algerian president appoints Nadir Larbaoui prime minister

Algerian president appoints Nadir Larbaoui prime minister

The newly appointed PM Larbaoui had served as Algeria's permanent representative to the UN.

Huge fire breaks out at Egypt's police headquarters

Huge fire breaks out at Egypt's police headquarters

Footage on local media showed smoke rising from the entirely blackened multi-story building.

Why does Algeria de-emphasise French, adopt English?

Why does Algeria de-emphasise French, adopt English?

Algeria has more French speakers than all but two nations — France itself and the DRC. But it now wants more citizens to learn English.

What's the implication of Sudan's deadly conflict for its neighbours?

What's the implication of Sudan's deadly conflict for its neighbours?

Sudan’s neighbours are increasingly nervous after parties to the armed conflict ignored passionate appeals for a permanent ceasefire with death toll mounting and civilians still in desperate situations.

Tunisia, Italy co-operate to curb migrants' influx

Tunisia, Italy co-operate to curb migrants' influx

In recent weeks, there has been an upsurge in the number of African migrants departing Tunisia in their attempts to reach Italy via the Mediterranean.