US to withdraw troops from Niger by September Washington intends to maintain its diplomatic presence at the embassy in Niamey to salvage its foothold of influence in the Sahel as well as limit Russia's military inroads in Africa. North Africa
Pentagon confirms talks to withdraw US troops from Niger Washington failed to reach a compromise with junta leaders in Niamey, as Russia continues to make gains across the Sahel. North Africa
What Niger-US rupture says about Russia and West's shaky future in Sahel Niger’s decision to suspend military cooperation with the United States follows rising anti-Western sentiment in the region. North Africa
US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties Niger’s ruling military junta announced Saturday it was cutting ties with US special operations forces, threatening to undermine a key point of US influence as Russia expands its military foothold across Central Africa. North Africa
Sudan fighting continues despite cease-fire for Eid al-Fitr holiday The Rapid Support Forces announced a 72-hour cease-fire, following two other failed truces. North Africa
US warns of 'troubling escalation' in Tunisia after Ghannouchi arrest The State Department expressed alarm over the stifling of political activity under Tunisia's increasingly authoritarian president, Kais Saied. Tunisia
Second Sudan cease-fire goes into effect with nearly 300 killed The international community has been calling on the military and rival forces to stop the fighting as the death toll rises. Sudan
Tunisia faces water cuts amid severe drought, public frustration The drought-hit North African country is imposing water rationing at night for the first time in its fourth dry year, which may increase social tension as Tunisians struggle with high inflation and a weak economy. Tunisia
Timeline: Kais Saied's crackdown in Tunisia, from suspending parliament to arresting Ghannouchi Tunisian President Kais Saied has been steadily consolidating power since 2021 when he dismissed parliament in a move widely described as a coup. He is now cracking down further on his Islamist political opponents. Tunisia
Agriculture, mining and industry offer clearest path for Algeria's economic diversification In a bid to diversify its economic revenue sources, Algeria has been attempting to raise domestic and foreign investment in non-energy sectors. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
UAE's advanced logistics industry makes it well placed to export to Africa The CEO of the UAE Trade Center said that the Emirates was a good trading partner for countries like Kenya and Ghana. Legacy: Gulf
Syria FM visits Tunisia in latest Arab embrace of Assad Mekdad's three-day visit to Tunis marks the first by a Syrian official since the North African country cut ties with the Syrian regime in February 2012 over its brutal crackdown against peaceful protests. Syria
US convoy attacked as rival forces clash in Sudan Following an attack on the EU ambassador in Khartoum and a US diplomatic convoy, the United States called on the parties to the current conflict to secure the safety of diplomatic personnel. Sudan
Airlines suspend Sudan flights after Saudi plane hit by gunfire A number of Middle Eastern airlines have banned flights after the power struggle between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group turned deadly on Saturday. Legacy: Gulf
Analysis Why is trade between Algeria and Spain still at a standstill? Since last June, the two countries have severed business and trade relations over Spain's support of Morocco's claim to the contested Western Sahara. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Ball now in Tunisia's court regarding $1.9bn IMF bailout Officials from the IMF, the World Bank and Italy have all commented on the proposed bailout package this week as a Tunisian delegation joins the spring meeting of the multilateral institutions in Washington. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
