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Fatima Zahra Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first woman prime minister

Fatima Zahra Mansouri has become Morocco's first woman prime minister after her party won the parliamentary election, setting the stage for coalition talks and major economic reforms.

Libya Flash Floods Kill One, Injure Dozens as Towns South of Tripoli Vanish Under Mud

Libya flash floods have left one person dead and at least 79 injured after torrential rain triggered mudflows, power outages and widespread infrastructure damage in towns south of Tripoli.

Morocco Election Results: PAM Wins But Most Voters Stay Home

The Morocco election results handed PAM the largest share of seats in parliament, but a turnout of just 38 percent has sparked questions about voter confidence, coalition stability and the country's political direction.

Libya’s Sharara pipeline shutdown, valve No. 7, and unfinished argument over Fezzan’s oil

The Sharara pipeline shutdown has reduced Libya's oil production by roughly a fifth after an armed group closed a key pipeline valve. The disruption has revived longstanding tensions over how oil wealth is shared in the southern Fezzan region.

Libya Salary Protests Spread to Doctors and Lecturers

Libya salary protests are expanding beyond teachers as doctors, nurses and university lecturers mobilise over pay disparities following military salary increases approved by lawmakers.

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Burkina Faso irrigation plan: where the CFA254.79bn really goes

Burkina Faso has announced a CFA254.79 billion irrigation plan to develop 50,000 hectares of land. But with only 2% of the budget earmarked for immediate dry-season measures, the biggest test will be whether the investment delivers water to farmers.

Dangote Refinery crude supply: Abuja says it has no free barrels to give

Nigeria’s finance minister says the country lacks enough freely available crude to meet Dangote Refinery’s needs. The supply dispute is deepening the debate over petrol prices, domestic refining and Nigeria’s oil production ahead of the 2027 election.

South Africa Asylum Directive Withdrawn as 300 Protest in Johannesburg

Government gave ground on Friday. But withdrawing the South...

Nigeria Petrol Price Ceiling: Who Benefits and Who Pays?

Nigeria's proposed ₦1,350 petrol price ceiling and NNPC Retail's temporary discount aim to ease fuel-price pressure. But who bears the cost, and will ordinary Nigerians see meaningful relief?
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