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How Algeria aims to increase its milk production
The Algerian Ministry of Agriculture inked a deal on April 24, 2024 in Algiers with the Qatari company Baladna for a comprehensive project to produce powdered milk in the Adrar region in southern Algeria. Here are the specifics.
Morocco: YouTuber Mohamed Reda Taoujni sentenced to four years
In Morocco, content creator Mohamed Reda Taoujni was sentenced to four years in prison by the Agadir Court of Appeal. He was accused of defaming the Minister of Justice, Adbellatif Ouahbi, by suggesting possible connections to an international drug trafficking ring.
Libya surpasses Nigeria to become the top producer
The largest oil reserves in Africa are found in Libya. After years of crisis, the oil sector is picking up steam again, with the country overtaking Nigeria to become the top African oil producer.
With a new visit from the Italian minister to Tunisia, the
Guido Crosetto, the Defense Minister of Italy, visited Tunis on Tuesday, April 23. This visit comes as relations between the two countries have been improving recently. Discussions included military cooperation and border surveillance.
Sudan: United Arab Emirates deny any support for FSR
Around a month after accusations were made at the end of March by Sudan's permanent representative, the United Arab Emirates have responded. In a letter sent on Monday, April 22nd to the Security Council, the Emirati mission to the United Nations denies any support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General "Hemedti" and expresses outrage. As a result of these accusations, Khartoum's representative had asked the Security Council to impose sanctions on the UAE, a request that has infuriated Abu Dhabi.
Twelve dead in Darfur village as conflict escalates in Sudan
More than 25 people are killed in El Fasher, Dafur's last major city not under RSF control, prompting hundreds to flee. Kenyan doctors continue their strike for five weeks, with a court demanding an agreement within 48 hours. Testimonies from Ethiopians detail Saudi border guards killing migrants indiscriminately.
UN’s Libya representative Bathily steps down due to lack of advancement in political process.
The United Nations' envoy for Libya announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the government's prioritization of self-interest over the country's political progress.
Obstacles from all warring parties persistently impede humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
Following a humanitarian conference in Paris, the international community has committed over €2 billion to aid Sudan. Mathilde Vu, the Sudan Advocacy Manager for the Norwegian Refugee Council, discusses the deepening humanitarian crisis plaguing a nation ravaged by a year of violent conflict.
Former Prime Minister Hamdok describes the situation in Sudan as potentially the worst in the world.
FRANCE 24 interviewed Abdalla Hamdok, who held the position of Sudan's prime minister twice following the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Hamdok described the ongoing war in Sudan as "extremely catastrophic" and "the most serious, disastrous situation in the world today". Despite the grim situation, he expressed optimism that the war would eventually end, citing "some progress" in both regional and national efforts towards finding a political resolution.
The overlooked crisis in Sudan that demands global attention
This Monday marks one year since conflict erupted in Sudan, sparked by a power struggle between rival generals: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan leading the army, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, commanding the RSF paramilitary.