March 04
Tunisia: Tunisia Opposition Figures Go On Trial On State Security Charges
RFI
The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated. Read more »
Ethiopia: From Nile Basin Initiative to the Commission
Independent (Kampala)
The pressing need to accelerate the establishment of a Nile Basin Commission topped the issues at this year's Nile Day celebrations on Feb. 22 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis… Read more »
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Orders Comprehensive Inventory of State Properties
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied issued instructions for a comprehensive inventory of all state properties, which belong to the Tunisian people, during his meeting on Tuesday afternoon with… Read more »
Algeria: France TV - a Descent Into Misinformation [editorial]
Algerie Presse Service
In the 8 o'clock news on Monday 3 March 2025, France 2 (a station of the French national public television broadcaster France TV) aired a report entitled "Algiers wants to silence… Read more »
North Africa: Ethiopia Gateway for Kenya to Broader North Africa, Says CEO of Kenya Assn. of Manufacturers
ENA
Ethiopia's ability to plug into African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) positions it a gateway for Kenya to the broader North Africa, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)… Read more »
Egypt: Grant Clemency to Alaa Abdel-Fattah [press release]
HRW
His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-SisiPresident of the Arab Republic of EgyptAl Ittihadiya PalaceCairo, Arab Republic of Egypt Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Islamic Religious Institutes Condemn Israeli Government's Decision to Halt Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip
Egypt Online
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments, and Dar Al-Iftaa (Islamic Fatwas) have condemned the Israeli government's decision to block humanitarian aid from entering… Read more »
Egypt: Deputy FM Reviews Egypt's Efforts to Uphold Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Egypt Online
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Abu Bakr Hefny Mahmoud on Tuesday discussed with Director-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf the European… Read more »
Tunisia: President of Republic Stresses Need for New Social Legislation
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saïed stressed the need to adopt new legislation in the social field, as well as in other areas, based on a new perspective, during a meeting with Social… Read more »
Tunisia: Head of State Stresses Need to Shorten Procedures and Find New Ways of Financing Projects
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saïed met on Monday evening at Carthage Palace Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaoued and Secretary of State to the Minister of… Read more »
Tunisia: President of Republic Stresses Need to Restore Phosphate Production and Find Definitive Solution for Phosphogypsum in Gabes
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied emphasised the necessity of restoring the production pace of the phosphate sector and finding a permanent solution for the phosphogypsum in Gabes. Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Amb. to Switzerland Celebrates Establishment of Chamber of Commerce
Egypt Online
Egypt's Ambassador to the Swiss Federation Mohamed Negm has organized a ceremony to celebrate the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce between Egypt and Switzerland, similar to… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Non-Oil Private Sector Maintains Upward Trend Amid Rising Demand
Egypt Online
Egypt's non-oil private sector continued its positive trajectory in February, reinforcing the growth momentum that began at the start of 2025, according to the latest Purchasing… Read more »
March 03
Algeria: Joint Letter to Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council On the Repression of Civic Space in Algeria [press release]
HRW
Country Visit Report an Opportunity for States to Address Crackdown Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Decides Not to Personally Participate in Emergency Arab Summit
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has decided not to personally participate in the emergency Arab summit that will be hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt on… Read more »
Tunisia: Small Cabinet Approves Package of Decisions to Reduce and Valorise Waste
Tunis Afrique Presse
A small Cabinet meeting dedicated to reviewing the National Strategy for Waste Reduction and Valorisation held on Monday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Kamel Madouri… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Launches Major Bidding in Oil, Gas Sector
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced Monday the launch of new investment opportunities to enhance crude oil and natural gas production. Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Receives Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation
Algerie Presse Service
The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received on Monday Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani,… Read more »
March 02
Egypt: Egypt Rebuffs Attempts to Form Parallel Sudanese Govt
Egypt Online
Egypt reiterated on Sunday March 2nd, 2025 its rejection of attempts to form a parallel Sudanese government, saying such a matter will further complicate the situation in Sudan,… Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Authorities Reject Attempts to Form Parallel Government in Sudan
RFI
Egypt rejected on Sunday attempts aimed at establishing a rival government in Sudan, warning that such moves jeopardised the "unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity" of the… Read more »
Egypt: The Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo On Developments in the Palestinian Issue
Egypt Online
The Arab Republic of Egypt will host the extraordinary Arab Summit on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, on the developments of the Palestinian issue. Read more »
March 01
Egypt: Egypt Plays a Crucial Role in Combatting Rare Diseases - Health Minister
Egypt Online
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said Egypt has played a crucial role in combatting rare diseases domestically, in collaboration… Read more »
February 28
Egypt: PM Call to President Sisi On Alaa Abdel Fattah 'Welcome' but Pressure Must Continue At This Critical Time [press release]
AI London
Keir Starmer raised case of Alaa Abdel Fattah during a call with Egyptian President today Read more »
Tunisia: WB Approves U.S.$100 Million Project to Strengthen Higher Education, Boost Employability in Tunisia
Tunis Afrique Presse
The World Bank's Board of Directors approved a US$100 million project on Thursday (nearly TND 316 million) aimed at improving students' employability and strengthening the quality… Read more »
Egypt: President Sisi Greets Egyptian Community On Occasion of Ramadan
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeted the Egyptian Muslim community abroad on the occasion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Read more »
