Libya and U.S. Hold Talks to Strengthen Military Cooperation

LIBYA: The Prime Minister of Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, who is based in Tripoli, met with Dagvin Anderson, the commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), to talk about boosting military cooperation between Libya and the US. They discussed ways to improve their military partnership, focusing on training, equipment, and programs to build capacity, according [...]

Mali Reaches Critical Turning Point Amid Fears of a ‘Disastrous Domino Effect’

MALI: The ongoing blockade shows that JNIM is increasing its influence further south than ever before. This situation might push Mali’s junta, led by President Assimi Goïta, to start negotiations. Alternatively, similar to what happened in 2012, militant advances could lead to a coup. While it’s less likely that JNIM will seize power, it remains [...]

Millions in China Sit Civil Service Exam in Pursuit of Lifetime Job Stability

CHINA: A record number of individuals are preparing to take China’s famously tough national civil service exam this weekend, showing that more Chinese workers want jobs in the public sector instead of the private one. About 3.7 million people have signed up for the tests, which will be the first since the government raised the [...]

Algeria Arrests Journalist Saad Bouakba Over Remarks on Independence War

ALGERIA: Algerian officials need to release veteran columnist Saad Bouakba right away and without any conditions. He was arrested on November 27 for allegedly defaming the late President Ahmed Ben Bella. Authorities should also drop all charges linked to his work as a journalist. Bouakba discussed the former president's supposed illegal handling of funds from [...]

New Ordinance Targets Human Trafficking Failures

The government has approved a new ordinance to prevent human trafficking and migrant smuggling. This change comes after years of failed justice, where the vast majority of trafficking cases ended in acquittal due to weak investigations, unclear legal definitions, and misuse of the existing law. From 2020 to mid-2025, almost all disposed cases hundreds [...]

Djibouti Hosts FARCAPS Forum to Advance Africa’s Health and Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti is an important center for major African meetings focused on development. During these gatherings, experts, policymakers, representatives from the pharmaceutical industry, international organizations, financial institutions, and members of civil society talked about a key topic: the future of the health product supply chain in Africa and what needs to be done to strengthen [...]

Indonesia Floods and Landslides Kill 79 as Rescuers Battle Damaged Roads

INDONESIA: Rescuers faced challenges on Friday due to damaged roads and bridges, as well as a shortage of heavy equipment, after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia's Sumatra island. These disasters resulted in 79 fatalities and many people still unaccounted for. The tropical cyclone that caused this destruction is predicted to continue affecting the Southeast [...]

Jordan Warns of Illegal Recruitment After Deaths of Two Citizens

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the case of two Jordanian citizens who were killed after being illegally recruited to fight with the Russian army. The ministry warned that foreign groups are trying to recruit Jordanians online and said such actions violate Jordanian and international law. Officials urged citizens to report any recruitment attempts and [...]

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