Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege
Summary: The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from West Africa where the Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold…
Mali: Sabotage plunges Bamako into water and power crisis | Africanews
Summary: Large parts of Mali's capital have been left without electricity and running water after suspected sabotage damaged a key power transmission line. The disruption has deepened hardship for residents as insecurity and jihadist attacks…
At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measures | Africanews
Summary: Nigerian authorities have arrested at least 16 people following the introduction of harsh new penalties for same-sex sexual relations, marking a significant escalation in the country's stance on LGBTQ rights. Nigerian authorities have…
Niamey cracks down on plastic pollution with ban on carrier bags | Africanews
Summary: Niger’s capital city is cracking down on pollution – giving supermarkets six months to get rid of all plastic carrier bags. Niger’s capital city is cracking down on pollution – giving supermarkets six months to get rid of all plastic…
Libya and Mali review strengthening cooperation in tourism and traditional industries
Summary: Libya’s Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries in the Government of National Unity, Nasreddine Al-Fazzani, held talks with Mali’s Minister of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality Industry and Tourism, Mamou Daffé, on enhancing bilateral…
Misrata leaders tell Boulos: No to any political settlement that reproduces the crisis
Summary: Community leaders in Misrata, alongside military leaders and civil society organizations, said they reject any political settlement that reproduces Libya’s crisis or paves the way for figures named in UN reports over corruption or human rights…
Pakistan launches mediation efforts between eastern and western Libya
Summary: Pakistan has begun mediation efforts between the internationally recognised Government of National Unity in western Libya and the authorities in the east, according to a Reuters report citing two Pakistani sources. The previously undisclosed…
Spanish Media Claim Trump Could Push for 2030 World Cup Final in Morocco
Summary: Spanish reported that there are concerns within the RFEF over Trump's possible support for Morocco hosting the 2030 World Cup final. Home > Headlines > Spanish Media Claim Trump Could Push for 2030 World Cup Final in Morocco Rabat –…
Dbeibah announces plan to build 150,000 homes
Summary: Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has unveiled plans to launch a national housing and mortgage finance programme aimed at building 150,000 housing units in its first phase. The scheme, to be implemented in partnership with the state, banks…
Libya border guard chief attends Brussels talks on migration
Summary: The head of Libya’s Border Guard, Major General Mohammed al-Marhani, has taken part in a high-level meeting in Brussels on tackling irregular migration and strengthening cooperation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking. The meeting on…