Algeria: Bouteflika makes rare public appearance following rumours he is “dead”

Algerian ailing President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika made a brief publicly appearance Thursday after rumours circulated that he died. The Algerian President was shown receiving the visiting Maltese Prime Minister. Analysts argued that this rare appearance was a response to allegation that the 78 year-old ruler was seriously sick and admitted to hospital in France. Rumours […]

Libya: Bashagha government seizes rival administration’s office in Benghazi

Libya’s new government led by Fathi Bashagha has taken over the Benghazi office of the rival administration with the help of forces loyal to rebel commander Khalifa Haftar, Libya Observer reports. According to the media which cites Al-Hadath TV, owned by Haftar’s son, gunmen loyal to Haftar stormed Tuesday the premises of the Government of […]

Uzbekistan sets $500M trade goal with Egypt, signs six key cooperation agreements

Uzbekistan and Egypt have taken a major step in bolstering their bilateral relations, signing six pivotal cooperation agreements during the 7th Session of the Joint Committee on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation this December 24. The event, co-chaired by Egypt’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Rania A. Al-Mashat, and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, […]