North Africa
America Is Quietly Expanding Its War in Tunisia
The first documented U.S. direct military engagement in Tunisia since World War II has largely passed unnoticed, but it is a sign of things to …
Al-QaedaIsrael owes none of its land to the Palestinians — just peaceful, neighborly coexistence
<b>To the editor:</b> In answer to the question of which countries have returned territory won during a conflict, victorious nations often keep conquered land; so did the World War II allies.<p>France took Alsace-Lorraine, which it historically claimed, while the United Kingdom and the U.S. took nothing …
Israeli SettlementsCyprus, Egypt set to sign deal for offshore gas pipeline
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Europe stands to gain from an agreement Egypt is set to sign with the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus to pipe offshore …
PipelinesMorocco cracks down on migrants heading to Spain
TANGIERS, Morocco — Hundreds of sub-Saharan migrants escaping poverty and violence in their home countries are fleeing to forests to escape police …
Coast GuardIranian oil minister will not attend OPEC meeting in Algeria
ANKARA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh will not attend this month’s meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC states in Algeria, a ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.<p>“Zanganeh will not attend the meeting in Algeria. He has changed his mind,” said the official, who asked not to be …
OilNorway didn’t know much about Libya yet helped bomb it into chaos, state report finds
A Norwegian state report says the officials “had very limited knowledge” of what was going on in Libya, but promptly decided to join the US-led …
Foreign PolicyConstruction of Morocco’s 36 Megawatt Bitcoin Mining Farm to Start in January 2019
A Bitcoin mining company formed from a U.S. private equity firm plans to begin building a 36 megawatt farm in Morocco from January next year, Ars …
Bitcoin MiningEU does NOT need 'USELESS' border force claims Czech Prime Minister
Mr Babis dismissed the Frontex European Border Guard Agency as “obsolete” and described it as a “useless parallel institution”.<p>He said the cash used …
Border ForceEU must agree on migration before Africa can help: UN agency
North African countries can’t be expected to help the European Union manage migration when the EU itself can’t agree on the issue, according to a …
AfricaIslamic State’s Deadly Return in Libya Imperils Oil Output - WSJ
By<p>Jared Malsin and<p>Jared Malsin<p>The Wall Street Journal<p>Biography<p>@jmalsin<p>jared.malsin@wsj.com<p>Benoit Faucon<p>Benoit Faucon<p>The Wall Street Journal<p>Biography<p>@benoitfaucon<p>benoit.faucon@wsj.com<p>Islamic State is staging a resurgence in chaotic Libya, claiming more than a dozen attacks in the North African …
Oil & Gas IndustryPartick Thistle report Egypt FA to Fifa for blocking Souleymane Coulibaly move
The 23-year-old ex-Tottenham striker resurfaced at Partick Thistle last month, more than a year after unceremoniously leaving Egyptian giants Al-Ahly<p>Scottish side Partick Thistle have confirmed that they have approached Fifa, through the Scottish FA, after the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) …
UEFA Champions LeagueMorocco stocks higher at close of trade; Moroccan All Shares up 0.41%
© Reuters. Morocco stocks higher at close of trade; Moroccan All Shares up 0.41%<p>Investing.com – Morocco stocks were higher after the close on …
Stock MarketsLibya rivals clash south of capital, causing blackouts
TRIPOLI (AFP) -<p>New clashes flared between rival militias south of Libya's capital Tripoli on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages, the national electricity firm said.<p>The fighting underscored the fragility of a United Nations-backed ceasefire reached earlier this month after days of deadly …
AirportsSpain has most migrant arrivals in Europe, Greece surpasses Italy
Migrant reception centres on Greece's Aegean Islands are experiencing alarming rates of overcrowding, at a nearly record-breaking rate of 20,000 …
AfricaWarner Bros. acquires the rights to New York Times reporter Amy Chozick's memoir about being on the campaign trail with Hillary Clinton, “Chasing Hillary”
9:50 AM ET, September 18, 2018<p><b>HBO and Netflix tie for the most Emmy wins, taking home 23 each; Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won eight awards;</b> …
Hillary ClintonLovely New Cafe Brings Flavors Of North Africa To Carmine Street
fullscreen<p><i>Our latest installment of Quick Bites brings us to the West Village for North Africa cuisine.</i><p><b>THE VIBE</b><br>Diana Tandia is the owner, chef, …
New York City15 Breathtaking Views You Can Only Get on a Mediterranean Cruise
For the breathtaking views and spectacular scenery that are the hallmarks of the Mediterranean’s most iconic ports and destinations, you need to see …
Royal CaribbeanEU promotes 'Egypt model' to reduce migrant numbers
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says only around 30 people were reported to have arrived from Egypt to Greece and Italy this year, …
European NewsRachid Taha has followed Joe Strummer to rock the casbah in the hereafter
Punk, Algerian chaabi music, Rai, rock and techno: Rachid Taha had it all going on. He drew inspiration from the music of North Africa, New Orleans …
Ta-HaMilitia fighting in Tripoli knocks out power in parts of Libya
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Power has gone off in western and southern Libya including the capital Tripoli after renewed fighting between rival groups knocked out most power stations, the state electricity firm said.<p>New fighting between armed groups erupted on Monday, ending a shaky truce brokered by the …
TripoliGE Transportation and TÜLOMSAŞ Secure First Locomotive Order by Turkish Private Operator Korfez Ulastirma, the Logistics Affiliate of Tüpraş
BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<p><i>Order marks Turkey’s first privately purchased locomotives</i>• <i><br>Locomotives to provide improved fuel efficiency, reliability and</i> …
LocomotivesEurope's Libyan Battleground
Libya was in the spotlight recently when heavy infighting between militias in Tripoli caused more than fifty deaths. On September 5 the U.N. reached …
AfricaIt’s the war from hell, the savage one that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, along with seven other Middle Eastern and North African states, have been waging in Yemen since March 2015, with fulsome support from the Pentagon and American weapons galore...
It was the rarest of graphics in the American news media: a CNN map in which recent Saudi air strikes in Yemen were represented by little yellow …
Saudi ArabiaLibya’s Sarraj Forms ‘Joint Military Force’ in Anticipation of Possible Tripoli Clashes
Head of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj announced the formation of a “joint military force” in anticipation of the …
Middle EastAlgerian-French rock star Rachid Taha became a voice for immigrants
Rachid Taha, who became a rock star in France with assertive lyrics and music that melded his Algerian heritage with punk, funk and electronic beats, has died in Les Lilas, a Paris suburb. He was 59.<p>The cause was a heart attack he suffered in his home, according to a statement from his family to …
Ta-HaAn SUV Built for African Roads—by African Workers
01 Sep 2018<p>An upstart company is building an SUV for the African market—and trying to turn the continent into an automaker<p>by Amy Yee<p>Topics:<p>Photos …
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Everywhere and Nowhere<p>Part of my reluctance to write on citizenship is that as a poet, a worker in delicate, would-be-truthful language, I am wary of …
North AfricaEgypt's Foreign Minister Discusses Middle East Peace Efforts – Bloomberg
Egypt's Foreign Minister Discusses Middle East Peace Efforts<p>Egypt's Foreign Minister Discusses Middle East Peace Efforts<p>Egypt's Foreign Minister …
Middle EastSmugglers pave path for migrants from Africa to Europe
MADRID (AFP) -<p>They scale barbed-wire topped fences and cross the sea in inflatable boats or jet skis -- more than 36,000 migrants entered Spain this year seeking a better life in Europe. Almost all of them relied on smugglers to make the crossing.<p>Ousman Umar, who made a five-year journey from Ghana …
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