North Africa

A smiling two-dimpled limestone sphinx has been discovered in Egypt, in a Byzantine pool inside a two-tiered tomb, local media reported, citing the Egyptian ministry of tourism and antiquities. “The sphinx was discovered alongside a Roman stele engraved in demotic and hieroglyphics,” the ministry said Monday. The stele still needs …

The mission of Morocco’s ambassador to France ended without a successor being appointed, in a climate of diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris, local media reported on Friday. “In accordance with the High Royal Instructions, it has been decided to terminate the functions of Mr. Mohamed Benchaâboun as Ambassador of …

Egypt on Thursday unveiled four tombs of pharaonic dignitaries and a more than 4,000-year-old mummy at Saqqara near Cairo, the latest of discoveries announced with great fanfare by a country keen to bring tourists back. It was in the necropolis of Saqqara, known for the famous step pyramid of Pharaoh …

Tunisia has jailed nine members of an all-women terrorist gang accused of plotting to assassinate a government minister, according to reports. Two of the ringleaders were jailed for 25 years, while the other seven were handed sentences ranging between three and 14 years. Tunisia experienced a series of jihadist attacks …

A freighter ran aground in the Suez Canal in Egypt on Monday, local media reported, citing the canal service company. “M/V Glory ran aground while joining a southbound convoy near Alaqantarah. Suez Canal Authority tugs are currently attempting to refloat it,” the company said on Twitter. According to the Canal …

The Sudanese mineral resources company has announced the production of over 18 tons of gold in 2022 as it as the highest productivity in the history of the mineral sector in Sudan. The 18 tons and 637 kilograms of gold produced in 2022 originated from the production of the organized …

Three lions were shot dead in Sudan after trying to escape from their enclosure inside a base of Sudan’s feared paramilitary forces, an animal shelter, according reports. Classified as a “vulnerable” species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the lions had recently been sold and moved …

Two people was confirmed dead in armed clashes in the city of Sabratha, west of the capital, Tripoli, Libya, according to reports. “So far we have not determined whether the victims are civilians or military,” reports said. Anadolu Agency’s correspondent said the Libyan Red Crescent has opened a safe corridor …

The Moroccan Football Federation says it’s offering 13,000 free tickets to fans for the country’s World Cup semi-final against France on Wednesday. The nation’s national airline, Royal Air Maroc is putting on 30 flights to Qatar at reduced rates. Huge excitement is building in the country after a series of …

Moroccan King Mohammed VI, sporting the red star with the green star and the national flag, was seen aboard a white sedan circulating in the middle of the crowd in Rabat, shortly after the victory of Morocco against Spain. It was total joy in the streets of Morocco on Tuesday. …