North Africa

The electoral process for the Vice-Chairmanship of the African Union concluded following six closely contested rounds, with the outcomes of the votes either being tied or separated by a margin of 2 to 4 votes. However, it was observed by all the participating delegations that there was a marked distinction between the Moroccan candidate and the other contenders, particularly the …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled on February 13, 2025, the composition of the groups for the final phases of the AFCON U17 and U20, which will be held in Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, respectively. The qualified teams now know their opponents, paving the way for intense and strategic competitions for Africa’s young football talents. In the AFCON U17, …

 Africa Eye Editorial Board . A bomb exploded within the African Union after journalistic sources revealed Algeria’s return to “briefcase diplomacy”. “The reports revealed a desperate attempt to buy influence and manipulate key decisions within the African Union. Since President Tebboune’s arrival in Addis Ababa, suspicious briefcases filled with cash have been circulating in the hotel corridors hosting heads of …

Arab countries have unanimously rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to place Gaza under American control and expel its population to Egypt and Jordan. This decision was confirmed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 10, 2025. In response, Egypt announced an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to …

Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Niger in the construction of an oil refinery with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, along with a petrochemical plant in the Dosso region. This initiative aims to strengthen Niger’s petroleum industry and train specialists in the energy sector. During a meeting in Algiers on February 10, 2025, Algerian Energy Minister …

Rédaction: Mamoudou Samoura African policies and institutions are evolving, but at what pace? This is the central question posed by the latest Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) 2024 report, published in July 2024 by the World Bank. The annual document evaluates the quality of governance and policy frameworks in 39 Sub-Saharan African countries, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges. …

In a significant move towards ending years of political deadlock, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the establishment of a consultative committee. This newly formed body is tasked with drafting proposals for the organization of national elections, a crucial step towards restoring political stability and fostering national reconciliation. The committee comprises representatives from civil society, political …

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a partial reshuffle of his government on Sunday February 1st 2025. Two ministers have been replaced: Laaziz Faid, Minister of Finance, and Fouad Hadji, Minister Delegate for Pharmaceutical Production in the Ministry of Industry. These decisions were made official in a press release issued by the Presidency. Abdelkrim Bouzred has been appointed the new Minister …

Editorial : Africa Eye Based on accurate intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGTS), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (CBI) managed to foil an imminent terrorist plot in the early hours of Sunday morning, as the suspects were in the final stages of preparing to carry out explosive operations. According to a statement issued by the …

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Libya, Nicola Orlando, welcomed the appointment of Hanna Serwaa Tetteh as the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), In a post on his X account, Orlando reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting UN mediation efforts and emphasized the importance of …