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Customers and sellers at a produce market in Algeria in an archival photograph

Algeria · Business · Economy · Policy explainer

Algeria orders tighter food-price controls—but new caps still need rules

The October 18 cabinet instructions combine a meat-pricing inquiry, local stock management and plans for price and margin limits. They are not proof that a new nationwide ceiling has taken effect or groceries have become cheaper.

19 Oct 2026, 05:04 WAT

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Libya · Politics · Libya · Rights reporting in context

Rights groups press eastern Libya to halt executions after military trials

Human Rights Watch’s October 14 warning cites at least 31 executions documented by September 10. Amnesty’s earlier appeal describes the same wider campaign; the reports are not separate death tolls to add together.

18 Oct 2026, 06:01 WAT

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Tunisia · Politics · North Africa · October 17 protest

Tunisia’s unions and opposition converge in Tunis over freedoms and living costs

Thousands marched on October 17 in a union-led demonstration against President Kais Saied’s policies. Separate wire reports confirm the protest, while its demands remain distinct from any government concession or political settlement.

18 Oct 2026, 02:58 WAT

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Nigeria / Morocco · Sports · Sports · Confirmed match result

Nigeria lose 2–1 to Poland in Under-17 Women’s World Cup opener

The Flamingos’ late goal could not erase a two-goal deficit in Rabat on October 17. Puerto Rico are next on October 20, with Korea DPR scheduled three days later.

18 Oct 2026, 00:09 WAT

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Mauritania / Sahel · Politics · Breaking News · Cabinet reshuffle

Mauritania names new cabinet after power-fire inquiry forces government reset

President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani retained Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Djay but reshuffled defence, interior, health, energy and other portfolios after an inquiry identified serious failures around August’s substation fires.

11 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT

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Egypt / Libya / Greece · Diaspora · Mediterranean migration

Crete rescue saves 51 from Libya boat as missing-person count remains disputed

Greek authorities identified the recovered victim as a 25-year-old Egyptian. AP reports about 20 people missing, while survivor-based local accounts indicate roughly 25; the search south of Gavdos is continuing.

15 Sept 2026, 03:05 WAT

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Symbolic empty diplomatic table with accurate desk flags of Algeria and the United Arab Emirates set apart

Algeria / United Arab Emirates · Politics

UAE asks Algeria to make diplomatic rupture temporary after ties are severed

Abu Dhabi says it wants to preserve bonds between the two peoples after Algiers formally ended relations and gave the UAE ambassador 48 hours to comply. The response does not accept Algeria’s allegations or announce reciprocal measures.

Updated 10 Sept 2026, 21:00 WAT

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