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Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria have called on all Libyan parties to immediately cease hostilities and commit to holding presidential and parliamentary elections, as renewed tensions threaten to further destabilize the country. The call came in a joint statement issued by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry following a trilateral meeting in Cairo on Saturday. The meeting brought together Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf as part of efforts to revive a trilateral coordination mechanism focused on Libya. “Given recent developments and the security situation in Tripoli, the ministers reiterated their call…

The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s first death linked to mpox, with five additional cases still under observation. In its latest daily update, the ministry reported no new infections or recoveries in the past 24 hours. The five existing cases remain active but are not considered serious. The first outbreak was detected last week in Moyale town in the Oromia region, close to the Kenyan border. The first confirmed cases involved a family of three — two parents and an infant — who tested positive after showing symptoms. The source of the infection is still under investigation.…

Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno has referred several high-ranking officials to the Public Prosecution following the discovery of what appeared to be unauthorized excavations at a government-run cultural facility in Luxor city of Upper Egypt, raising suspicions of illegal antiquities activity. While touring, Hanno visited the Children’s Cultural Palace in Luxor, where he found deep excavations under one of the building’s annexes. The excavation, reportedly carried out by a private contracting firm responsible for the restoration of the site, was not authorized by the relevant authorities. The Ministry of Culture stated that several officials, including the current and…

Air traffic continued at Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Monrovia, Liberia after a temporary suspension due to a landing gear failure on a jet carrying President Joseph Boakai. The incident happened on Thursday night as the president’s plane was approaching the runway on its way back from an official visit to Nigeria. According to local media, the landing gear failed to deploy properly, prompting the airport to take emergency measures. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Airport authorities quickly activated emergency protocols and the aircraft was safely removed from the runway. The Liberia Airports Authority confirmed in a statement on Friday…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in collaboration with the World Bank, has approved \$125.16 million financing to support the modernization of Tunisia’s health system. The financing highlights the growing international focus on strengthening health infrastructure in countries undergoing economic and political transitions. The financial assistance includes a \$17.16 million grant from the Pandemic Response Fund, which aims to increase Tunisia’s preparedness to deal with future health crises. The broader goal is to increase the resilience and efficiency of the national health system through a long-term structural reform plan. According to a statement from the World Bank, the project will focus…

Egypt reaffirmed its leadership in regional cybersecurity at the fourth edition of the Cyber ​​and Information Security Exhibition and Conference (CAISEC’25), held in Cairo on May 25-26. The event brought together high-level officials including nine Egyptian ministers, six heads of Arab cybersecurity authorities, more than 180 international experts and more than 5,000 participants. CAISEC’25 served as an important forum to address cybersecurity challenges facing Egypt and the wider Arab region. In his opening speech, Minister of Telecommunications Dr. Amr Talaat emphasized that cybersecurity should be addressed as a national and regional strategic priority, reflecting Egypt’s broader digital development goals. These…

The Kenya Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has issued a new directive that bans celebrities, influencers and content creators from endorsing or promoting gambling activities in the country. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce gambling addiction and protect vulnerable groups, especially the youth. The announcement comes as the government lifts a one-month suspension on gambling advertisements across all media platforms. The suspension was implemented while authorities review the existing regulations. In a statement dated May 29, the BCLB introduced stricter guidelines aimed at promoting responsible gambling. The new rules prohibit public figures from making profits…

Libyan coup leader General Khalifa Haftar has threatened to suspend oil production and exports following a recent armed attack on the headquarters of the National Oil Company (NOC) in Tripoli, further straining the country’s fragile political climate. Haftar’s eastern-based administration in Benghazi issued a warning after armed assailants stormed the NOC building on Wednesday and demanded payment for security services. Although the clashes lasted about 30 minutes and did not disrupt operations, they raised new concerns about the security of Libya’s vital oil infrastructure. The National Unity Government, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, condemned “repeated attacks” on oil…

A drone strike launched by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday killed six people and wounded 12 others in a hospital in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, military and medical sources said. The RSF targeted the Social Insurance Hospital with a drone strike while simultaneously shelling residential areas with heavy artillery fire. An army source said a second hospital in the city center was also hit during the strike. A medical officer at El-Obeid Hospital, the city’s main health facility, confirmed the casualties and said the Social Insurance Hospital had to be closed due to extensive…

The Nigerian Army announced that at least 60 terrorists were killed in a coordinated military operation in Bita, Borno State in Friday. According to a statement made on the army’s official X account, the joint ground and air strike was carried out by troops under Operation Hadin Kai targeting militants hideouts in the area. “In a determined and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched simultaneous ground and air strikes on terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State,” the army announced, noting that the engagement resulted in the neutralization of at least 60 militants. The attack is part of…

A fatal car crash in Libya’s southeastern desert on Friday left 11 Sudanese migrants and a Libyan driver dead, according to officials. The crash marks another bleak chapter in the ongoing exodus of Sudanese fleeing their country’s brutal civil war. The collision occurred about 90 kilometers (56 miles) north of the Libyan town of Kufra, when the migrants’ vehicle collided with a truck, the Kufra Ambulance and Emergency Service reported. Three women and two children were among those killed. Emergency services director Ibrahim Abu al-Hasan confirmed that a 65-year-old man and his 10-year-old son were injured in the crash. The…

Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila made an unexpected return to the country on Thursday, arriving in the eastern city of Goma, now under the control of the M23 rebel group. His appearance came amid mounting political and legal pressure, including allegations of treason and possible prosecution over his alleged links to the rebels. Kabila, who was president from 2001 to 2019, appeared calm and confident as he met with local religious leaders in Goma. Witnesses noted that M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka was also present at the meeting. Although Kabila did not speak publicly, his presence alone…

African Development Bank (AfDB) elected Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as the next president, taking the helm at a time when the institution is facing increasing financial pressures following a decline in contributions from major partners including the United States. The 60-year-old economist secured his position after three rounds of voting during the AfDB’s annual meetings in Abidjan. He received 76.18% of the votes from the bank’s board of directors, which includes finance ministers and central bank governors from the bank’s 81 member countries. He will begin his five-year term on September 1, replacing former Nigerian president Akinwumi Adesina, who…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) published an official statement on Thursday, announcing 134 Malian migrants stranded in Libya have been voluntarily repatriated. According to the statement, the migrants were repatriated from Sebha in southern Libya to Bamako, Mali, on May 26 under IOM’s Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program, which helps irregular migrants return home in safety. Libya is still a major transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean, especially after the collapse of the Gaddafi regime in 2011, which plunged the country into prolonged instability. IOM reported that 9,285 migrants have been intercepted and returned…

The National Electoral Commission of South Sudan has urged financial assistance to support preparations for the country’s first general elections, scheduled for December 2026. Speaking at a one-day roundtable in Juba on Thursday, Commissioner Amos Juma stressed the urgent need for funding to ensure the elections are free, fair and credible. He stressed the importance of engaging stakeholders, including civil society and political parties, and called for the rapid implementation of a civic and voter education strategy to raise public awareness. “We must continue to engage with stakeholders and accelerate the distribution of voter education materials so that the public…

The South African Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25% after inflation fell below the bank’s target range for a second month in a row. The decision, announced on Thursday, followed headline consumer inflation eased to 2.8% year-on-year in April, well below the central bank’s 3% to 6% target. With inflationary pressures easing, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to cut rates in a closely contested vote: five members backed a 25 basis point cut, while one advocated a deeper 50 basis point cut. Economists had expected a close call, noting the MPC’s…