Djibouti Releases Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria
This marks the first time such mosquitoes have been released in East Africa and the second time on the African continent
Iman Bastet Hajarah
Hajarah is The African Exponent's Northern Africa correspondent. She covers all stories that matter from that region in a captivating manner.
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Cairo, Egypt
Egyptians Accused in Deadly Shipwreck Case Released from Greek Jail
The men had been charged with being part of the crew of the Adriana, a severely overcrowded trawler that capsized and sank near Greece last June with an estimated 700 people on board.
Tunisia Imprisons Two Journalists as Press Freedom Concerns Raise
Mourad Zghidi and Borhan Bsaiss, both journalists with IFM radio, were detained this month over political comments made on the radio.
Tragic Ferry Accident in Egypt Claims Lives of Nine Women and Children
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed that nine other passengers sustained injuries. Six of the injured received immediate treatment at the site, while three others were transferred to local hospitals for further care.
Hundreds Rally in Tunis to Support President Kais Saied
The demonstrations took place against a backdrop of growing concerns from the European Union, France, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights over Tunisia’s commitment to civil liberties and free speech.
Tunisian Protesters in Jebeniana Demand Action on Migrant Crisis
The Tunisian Coast Guard has reported thwarting more than 21,000 migration attempts by land or sea this year.
CAF Champions League Final Showdown
The game is set to take place in Tunis, providing Esperance de Tunis the advantage of playing before a supportive home crowd.
Darfur Governor Calls for Civilian Armament
This call for civilian mobilization follows weeks of intense clashes that have resulted in over 60 deaths and hundreds of injuries since May 10, as reported by the medical charity Doctors Without Borders.
Algerian Man found Alive after 26 -year of Fruitless Search
For years, Mr. Bin Omran's family feared he had been one of the estimated 200,000 people killed or 20,000 kidnapped during the civil conflict between Algeria's government and Islamist groups.
Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Darfur
The fighting, involving the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group, has escalated to critical levels, with devastating impacts on the civilian population
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Sudan as El Fasher Sees Rising Casualties
Over the last three days, the medical charity has recorded a total of 44 deaths in the city, which remains the last major stronghold of the Sudanese army in the Darfur region amidst a brutal civil war now over a year old.
Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad
This decisive victory eliminates the need for a runoff against his closest rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, who garnered 18.5 percent of the vote.
Humanitarian Workers Killed in Attack in South Darfur
The attack occurred on Thursday as the team was returning from Layba, where they had been assessing the humanitarian needs of communities affected by ongoing armed violence.
Leaked Photos of Hannibal Gadhafi's Detention Spark Outrage and Diplomatic Tensions
The images, broadcasted by Lebanon's Al-Jadeed TV, depict a tiny, lightless cell crammed with Gadhafi's personal belongings, a small bed, and a rudimentary toilet.
Fez Echoes with the Sounds of Tariqa Raissouniya at the Moroccan Sufi Culture Festival
Originating from Chefchaouen, a picturesque city nestled in Morocco's Rif mountains, Tariqa Raissouniya enriches the festival with a profound spiritual performance.
Egypt's Fishmongers Cut Prices Amid Nationwide Boycott Over High Costs
The movement, which initially started in the cities of Port Said and Alexandria, has gained momentum under the campaign slogan "Let it rot," as frustrations grow over continuous price hikes affecting nearly all consumer goods.