Tag: North Africa
2 migrants dead, more than 100 rescued off Tunisian coast
TUNIS, Tunisia — The bodies of two migrants have been recovered from the Mediterranean Sea and another 20 remain missing a day after two...
Algeria partially reopens air travel after 14-month shutdown
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria partially reopened its skies to flights on Tuesday after a 14-month shutdown to try to keep out the coronavirus, with...
Germany, UN to host conference on Libya in Berlin on June 23
BERLIN — Germany and the United Nations plan to host a conference on Libya in Berlin on June 23, a gathering that aims to...
Egypt, Sudan conclude war games amid Ethiopia’s dam dispute
CAIRO — Egypt and Sudan on Monday concluded joint war games that involved ground, air and naval units. The six-day drill meant to showcase...
Morocco says rift with Spain about ‘broken’ trust, respect
RABAT, Morocco — In a deepening diplomatic rift with Spain, Morocco’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that the crisis between the two countries was “about...
UN says bodies of 3 migrant children wash ashore in Libya
CAIRO — The bodies of three children who apparently were among Europe-bound migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya washed ashore in the...
ICC prosecutor urges Sudan to hand over Darfur suspects
CAIRO — The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor on Sunday urged Sudan’s transitional government to hand over suspects wanted for war crimes and genocide in...
Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic
CAIRO — Workers dig and ferry wheelbarrows laden with sand to open a new shaft at a bustling archaeological site outside of Cairo, while...
Israel, Egypt talk truce with Hamas, rebuilding Gaza Strip
CAIRO — Egypt and Israel are holding high-level talks in both countries Sunday to shore up a fragile truce between Israel and the Hamas...
Egypt: Suez Canal ship case adjourned for compensation talks
CAIRO — An Egyptian court on Saturday adjourned the case of a massive a hulking cargo vessel that blocked the Suez Canal for nearly...