North Africa News

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- A medical team at Charles-Nicolle University Hospital successfully performed three high-precision procedures on Sunday to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using state-of-the-art laser technology--a first within Tunisia's public hospital network.

[RFI] French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday threatened to retaliate if Algeria pursued an order to expel 12 members of staff at the French embassy over the next two days.

[allAfrica] France Threatens Retaliation If Algeria Expels Embassy Staff

[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the immediate release of political commentator Sonia Dahmani after the Tunis Court of Appeals reclassified charges against her as a felony, a move that could lead to a 10-year prison sentence over Dahmani's critique of prison conditions.

[MAP] Rabat -- The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) on Sunday denied allegations made by a former inmate identified as O.R., who criticized conditions at two facilities where he was held.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia and Algeria have signed a series of wide-ranging Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening their longstanding diplomatic ties and unlocking new avenues for economic cooperation.

[MAP] Rabat -- Judicial police in the provincial district of Sidi Kacem have thwarted an international drug trafficking attempt involving 25 tonnes and 45 kilograms of cannabis resin (chira), following precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST).

[Africa CDC] The Moroccan consortium, led by Institut Pasteur du Maroc, was appointed co-host of Africa CDC's North Africa Regional Capacity and Capability Network (RCCN) to advance regional vaccine innovation and sustainable biomanufacturing training across the African continent. Here's how they are helping build the continent's vaccine future.

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly began his visit to Assiut Governorate in Upper Egypt, by inspecting the newly renovated Manfalut Central Hospital, emphasizing that healthcare is a top priority for the government, with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi continuously following up on the progress of healthcare development across the country.

[The Conversation Africa] More than 100 years after the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, new interpretations of the burial are still emerging. A recent article published in the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology proposes that a set of seemingly plain, functional objects are in fact a key part of the complex rituals which would ensure the transformation and regeneration of the young king in the afterlife.

[Centre 4s] The African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline (Nigeria - Morocco) or GAA was initiated by Morocco in December 2016 during King Mohamed VI visit to Nigeria. Valued at $25 billion, this mega-project will connect Morocco to Nigeria via the Atlantic coast, crossing 13 countries before reaching Europe. Approximately 5,600 - 6,200 km long, it should also ensure energy security of both these coastal countries and the Alliance of Sahel States (ESA). One of the world best-known pipelines is the North Stream 2, connecting

[MAP] Paris -- By reaffirming its support for Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara, in line with the stance conveyed by President Donald Trump to HM King Mohammed VI, the United States is reiterating a geopolitical choice that underscores a steady commitment, on a strong axis, towards a major international player, French political scientist Christophe Boutin told MAP.

[MAP] Stock Exchange (Casablanca) -- Casablanca Stock Exchange began Wednesday's trading session in the red, with its benchmark index, the MASI, dropping 1.53% to 16,226.57 points.

[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel Atty discussed over the phone with US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff efforts made by Egypt, Qatar and the US to maintain the ceasefire deal in Gaza, press ahead with implementing the agreement's second phase as well as restoring calm and reducing escalation.

[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Wednesday 9/4/2025 discussed with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan means of boosting bilateral ties in the political, economic, investment and trade domains.

[Egypt Online] The second ministerial conference of the Khartoum Process kicked off on Wednesday 9/4/2025 under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.

[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns will meet defending champions, Al Ahly SC in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after holding Espérance Sportive de Tunis to a goalless draw in Rades on Tuesday evening to advance 1-0 on aggregate.

[CAF] Pyramids FC made history on Tuesday night by qualifying for their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF Champions League semi-final, edging out Morocco's FAR Rabat despite a 2-0 defeat in the second leg at the Stade d'Honneur in Meknes.

[State Department] Washington, DC -- The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

[RFI] Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone.

[CAF] The journey to Qatar 2025 intensifies as Uganda, Gambia, Angola, and Egypt prepare to fight for the final two African slots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in this Saturday's high-stakes play-offs at El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.

[allAfrica] Sudan War is Spreading, Two Years On

[CAF] The stage is set for the quarter-finals of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, following the conclusion of the group phase in Morocco.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri on Monday at Carthage Palace to review the progress of several public facilities.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] President Kais Saied met Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Fethi Zouhair Nouri, at the Carthage Palace on Monday.

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said he and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron asserted during their talks on Monday 7/4/2025 the necessity of returning to the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip along with allowing the entry of humanitarian assistance and rejecting any attempts to displace the Palestinians.

[RFI] Tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours have flared once again after the downing of a Turkish-made military drone near the Mali border, underscoring the ongoing instability in the Sahel.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- In an overnight operation between Saturday and Sunday, National Guard and Public Security forces dismantled the largest gathering of irregular sub-Saharan migrants in the governorate of Sfax.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Monastir -- "A new local government code and a new electoral system need to be put in place before municipal elections can be held," President Kais Saied said in Monastir on Sunday.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- "Tunisia will continue the process of evacuating victims of criminal networks involved in human trafficking and organ trade, helping them return to their countries in an unprecedented manner unmatched by any other nation in the world, President Kais Saied stated on Sunday.