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The Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party announced Monday that its leader Rached Ghannouchi was the target of a new police investigation, in the wake of a series of arrests in political circles. Ghannouchi, 81, has been asked to appear at the Aouina police station in the northern suburbs of Tunis on Tuesday, Ennahdha spokesman Imed Khemiri told reporters. “This is a new… Read More

The French Minister of Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, in Abidjan welcomes the evolution of the Ivorian army over the past ten years during an official visit to the Ivorian commercial capital Abidjan. He declined to comment on Burkina Faso’s recent decision even as he re-emphasised France’s commitment to engagement with security issues in West Africa, where the Islamist insurgency is… Read More

Welcome to one of Juba’s most sought-after night out spot. For just over one US dollar (1.40), spectators gain access to the hall of laughter. It is a Thursday evening, and the young audience crammed into a concert hall in South Sudan’s capital city is howling with laughter as a comedian lands his closing punchline. Juba’s Kilkilu Ana Comedy Show is a… Read More

In Egypt’s capital, Cairo, past and present have not always mixed effortlessly. Many monuments remain out of bounds for residents. Launched in 2012, the Athar Lina project has been fostering a sense of ownership among residents over Cairo’s architectural heritage. ““Athar Lina” is an initiative launched in 2012 to promote a sense of ownership over heritage through mutual benefit. People… Read More

Like millions of fellow Nigerians, Rotimi Bankole says he wants to use Saturday’s (Feb. 25) presidential elections to push for a better life in his oil-rich but crisis-ridden country. Double digit inflation, weak economic growth and mounting insecurity are key concerns for Nigerians voting in general elections on February 25. “Nigeria has been so difficult to cope and live in,”… Read More

Mauritius was battered by heavy rain Monday (Feb. 20) as intense tropical storm Freddy neared the country. Many businesses were forced to close and the Indian Ocean archipelago’s international airport was shut. As of 10 PM local time (UTC +4), the Mauritius Meteorological Services said the cyclone had passed at its closest distance from the island at about 120 km… Read More

Fighting reportedly flared on Monday (Feb. 19) between the DR Congo’s army and M23 rebels. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a security source said clashes began on 5:am in the Kitshanga area, northwest of the main eastern city of Goma. The fighting come as regional leaders called once again on Friday for a ceasefire and for all armed groups to… Read More

One day after the government of Burkina Faso announced the official withdrawal of the French Task Force’s operations in the country, citizens react to the departure of the former colonial power. The departure marks another significant step in the scaling-down of France’s military presence in the region, frequently affected by jihadist violence. “It’s good because France has respected the rules… Read More

Meta is testing a new subscription service that would let Facebook and Instagram users pay for a verified account. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified on his social media accounts Sunday. Testing will begin in New Zealand and Australia this week and will roll out to other countries soon, he said. For $11.99 per month on the web or… Read More

The Tunisian coast guard announced on Sunday that it had rescued 423 migrants in a single night off the country’s coast and foiled 16 attempts to illegally immigrate by sea to Europe. “During the night of February 18-19, Sea Guard units from the Center, North and South regions managed to thwart 16 crossing operations and rescue 423 people,” according to… Read More