What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight
Scientists reconstructed the dietary practices of one such culture from North Africa, surprisingly documenting a heavily plant-based diet.
Sat May 04 2024
Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 49 migrants attempting to travel from North Africa to Europe after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Wildfires kill 34 in Algeria as heatwave sweeps north Africa
Some 8,000 firefighters were battling to bring the flames under control, authorities said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Algeria's former President Bouteflika dies at 84
Bouteflika, a veteran of Algeria's war for independence, had ruled the North African country for two decades before his resignation in 2019.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Malaysia, Egypt discuss efforts to revive bilateral ties - PM Muhyiddin
Egypt is Malaysia's largest trading partner in the North African region with a trade value of RM2.06 billion last year, Muhyiddin said.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Migrants push for Spain's Ceuta again after border security tightened
Spain pressed on with the expulsion of thousands of migrants who had swum or climbed into its North African enclave over the past two days.
Thu May 20 2021
Malaysia clinches major oil palm deal with Saudi Arabia
The oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia would also increase the import of palm oil and related products from Malaysia.
Fri Apr 30 2021
U.S., Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa
Passengers travelling from a specific list of airports could not bring into the main cabin devices larger than a mobile phone such as tablets, portable DVD players, laptops and cameras.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Al-Qaeda threatens France and allies after Ivory Coast attack
Al-Qaeda's North African branch threatened France and its allies fighting against jihadists in the volatile region.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Al-Qaeda claims deadly attack at Ivory Coast beach resort
Al-Qaeda's North African affiliate had claimed responsibility for the attack in the former French colonial capital, a resort popular with Western expatriates.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Terrorism and the politics of hegemony
I only wish there was a fraction of that sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of victims of acts of terrorism right across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) in the last few decades.
Tue Nov 17 2015
Around 30 bodies found in migrant boat: Italian authorities
The discovery was made when authorities boarded a fishing boat carrying around 590 refugees and migrants including two pregnant women.
Mon Jun 30 2014
World Cup: Algeria beat S. Korea 4-2, first tournament victory since 1982
It was the North Africans' first World Cup victory since their famous 1982 success against West Germany.
Sun Jun 22 2014
Al-Qaeda releases 'credible' hostage video
The hostages are four Frenchmen kidnapped from a uranium compound in northern Niger exactly three years ago along with a Dutchman, a Swede and a South African.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Security tightened as Libya marks revolt anniversary
Security forces were on high alert across Libya on Sunday as the north African nation marks two years since the start of the revolt that toppled Moamer Kadhafi after four decades of iron-fisted rule.
Sun Feb 17 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024