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Libya halts flights at Tripoli airport

Flights were suspended Sunday at Libya’s Mitiga International Airport in capital Tripoli as Khalifa Haftar-affiliated forces violated the truce reached on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Muslim religious holiday, for the second time, Anadolu reports. ...

Sudan military cancels death sentences against rebel leaders

Sudan’s Transitional Military Council has decided to cancel death sentences against leaders of the north division of the People’s Liberation Movement. ...

Algeria’s National Commission for Dialogue and Mediation demands dismissal of government

Karim Younes, the coordinator of Algeria’s National Commission for Dialogue and Mediation, revealed a request submitted to President Abdelkader Bensalah to dismiss the government as part of the truce measures demanded by the majority of Algerians. ...

Yémen: deux morts après les funérailles de policiers à Aden

Deux membres du Conseil de transition du Sud (CNT) ont été tués mercredi dans des affrontements avec les forces pro-gouvernementales à Aden, dans le sud du Yémen, ont annoncé des responsables de la sécurité. ...

Algeria issues arrest warrant for former defence minister and son

An Algerian military court issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for former Defence Minister Khaled Nezzar and his son Lotfi. Both are charged with conspiracy and violating public order, which are punishable under articles 77 and 78 of the Penal Code and article 284 of the Algerian Military Justice Law. The warrant also named Belhamdine Farid, the director of the Algerian public pharmaceutical company, who is wanted on charges of conspiracy and disruption of public order. ...

Tunisia’s moderate Ennahda VP Mourou to run in presidential elections

Tunisia’s biggest political party Ennahda named a candidate for presidential elections on Tuesday, the first time the moderate Islamist party has put up a nominee for the post since the country transitioned to democracy after the 2011 revolution, Reuters reports. ...

Zimbabwe: A third of population faces food crisis, says UN

More than five million people in Zimbabwe - about a third of the population - need food aid, with many coming close to starving, the UN says. ...

Deadly blast outside Cairo hospital 'terrorist incident'

An explosion in Cairo on Sunday evening which killed 20 people was terrorist-related, Egypt's president has said. ...

Libya conflict: Drone strike kills dozens

At least 42 people have died in a drone strike in south-western Libya carried out by the forces of rebel Gen Khalifa Haftar, local officials say. ...

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree constitutional declaration

Sudan's ruling military council and main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration which will pave the way for a new period of transitional government. ...

Tunisia: Businessman accused of corruption, Ben-Ali supporter among presidential candidates

The candidacies for Tunisia’s early presidential elections began to be submitted yesterday at the headquarters of the Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisian capital Tunis and will continue until 9 August. ...

Kushner Promotes Peace Plan During Middle East Trip

President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner tried to breathe life into Middle East peace efforts with meetings this week in Israel and Arab countries, as administration officials suggested the plan wouldn’t guarantee full statehood for Palestinians. ...