Libya HoR meeting in Sirte for GNU vote of confidence

South Sudan blocks social media platforms following violent retaliation over Sudanese killings

Authorities in South Sudan have imposed a suspension on major social media platforms for at least 30 days after videos circulated online purporting to show the killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan’s El Gezira state. The footage prompted widespread outrage and led to deadly revenge attacks, including riots in several South Sudanese cities where […]

US delists Burkina Faso from its Africa trade preference program

The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference program citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, according to a statement by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR’s office said Burkina Faso had failed to meet the requirements of the African Growth and […]

Tunisia Bans Emirates Airlines from Landing at Its Airports over UAE Travel Restrictions

Tunisian authorities banned Emirates Airlines from landing in Tunis in retaliation against a decision by UAE authorities denying all female Tunisian nationals entry into the country under a ‘temporary’ travel restriction on Friday, December 22. The Tunisian transport ministry said it has ordered the suspension of Emirates flights to Tunis “until the airline is able […]