Resumption following factional power struggle helps allay concerns over potential disruption from Middle East conflict
Abdalla Hamdok warns civil war risks spilling over into Sahel without negotiated solution
No other place on Earth has witnessed more cycles of conflict and forced migration
Potential rival to authoritarian leader Kais Saied imprisoned for 20 months ahead of October poll
Intelligence officers say retired pilots from Ukraine and snipers from Russia are both working with Sudanese Armed Forces
With 150,000 dead and millions displaced, Russia, Iran and the UAE are jockeying for influence.
Incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who won a landslide victory, and his two rivals cite irregularities in official figures
Victory widely expected in country where polls are choreographed to ensure army’s chosen candidate wins
Finance chief says drastic cost-cutting measures necessary amid weak demand in Europe
Brent drops 5% on global oversupply concerns
Former MP Ayachi Zammel taken into custody after three other politicians are prevented from standing
Declining fossil fuel output and surging demand spark energy shortage despite production from vast Zohr field
Sadiq al-Kabir the focus of high-stakes power struggle that has shut down most of the country’s oil production
The Sounion has a cargo of 1mn barrels of crude and is on fire after being attacked by Houthi rebels in Yemen
Political wrangling sends crude 3% higher
In search of Tunisia’s most authentic chilli paste
Discussions aiming at ending the war take on greater significance amid threat of Iranian retaliation against Israel
Leaders of three countries set August 15 date for resumption of talks over Gaza war
The conflict that has displaced 10mn people is made more intractable by proxy players and tangled objectives
Algiers lashes out at Paris for backing plan for Morocco to take sovereignty over the disputed territory
With Egypt’s blessing, Ibrahim al-Organi dominated trade into Gaza. Now the Bedouin leader has a security mission
Saudis say many fatalities were unauthorised pilgrims, as action promised against companies behind unofficial travel
From straw hats to supplements, HTSI’s ultimate globetrotter shares her suitcase staples
The battle for Khartoum has parallels with Mogadishu’s bloody descent in the 1990s
Decision by judicial authorities is latest setback for investigation into claims of corruption in European parliament
