First Independent Mena Newspaper
Nigeria’s military and the junta in neighboring Niger have signed a new security agreement that aims to bolster regional stability and security a year after their normally positive bilateral ties soured after Niger’s coup in July 2023. Despite strained relations and their shared border being closed as part of the sanctions imposed by the Economic […]
A media outlet close to the Egyptian intelligence services reported, on Monday August 26, that Egypt has firmly declared it will not accept any Israeli military presence along its border with the Gaza Strip. This stance was communicated through a senior source to Al-Qahera News. Egypt, which plays a crucial role as a mediator in […]
At the conclusion of its meeting in Sirte on Sunday, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission reassured all Libyans of the ceasefire’s stability, referencing the agreement signed in October 2020 under UN auspices in Geneva. The Commission emphasized that “all Committees responsible for implementing and monitoring the agreement continue their work with dedication and sincerity.” The […]
A devastating attack in central Burkina Faso has left the nation in shock, with reports suggesting up to 200 people dead and at least 140 injured. The assault, which targeted civilians engaged in digging defensive trenches, marks a terrifying escalation in the ongoing conflict that has plagued the country for years. The brazen attack took […]
On Sunday August 25, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani sent a message of solidarity to President Assimi Goïta of Mali in response to the recent devastating floods in Mali. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has written that it is ‘‘with deep sorrow, I have been following the recent floods that have caused significant […]
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, the President of Tunisia executed a significant reshuffle of his Government, appointing 22 new ministers and Secretaries of State, as announced on the Presidency’s official page. President Kaïs Saïed, who has been in office since 2019, removed 19 ministers—including those responsible for Foreign Affairs and Defense—without providing any official reasons. […]
On August 22, 2024, a Cairo criminal appeal court acquitted an Uber driver of attempting to kidnap 24-year-old Habiba Al-Shamaa, who tragically died after jumping from his moving vehicle. However, the driver was sentenced to five years in prison for drug possession and use. This decision can be appealed, with the Court of Cassation holding […]
King Mohammed VI proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne. In his speech, he expressed his gratitude to God for the political, institutional, economic, and social achievements of his reign. The King highlighted efforts to consolidate Moroccan identity, ensure social cohesion, and strengthen Morocco’s position on the international stage. The King […]
A new credit rating agency designed to address the needs of sovereign borrowers in Africa, and led by an African Union (AU) Commissioner, is on track to be launched in 2025, according to a senior AU official. Speaking with reporters in Accra, the AU Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, Albert Muchanga, […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accelerate energy access in Africa, which is critical to reduce poverty, enhance productivity, and build resilience against climate change on the continent, says a recent report published by the London School of Economics (LSE). AI has the potential to significantly transform energy access in Africa by improving equitable energy access, fostering […]