Social media, TV stations and newspapers in Egypt are abuzz after reports that the parliament speaker and his two deputies are using state funds to get flashy cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The scandal comes at a time when Egyptians are being constantly called upon to do with...

Morocco's King Mohammed VI took a seat at the African Union headquarters Tuesday for the first time in 33 years after being re-admitted by the bloc. "It is a beautiful day when one returns home after too long an absence. Africa is my continent and my home. I am finally home and I am happy to...

(Al-Monitor)- For months, Egypt has been experiencing medication shortages. Popular types of imported contraceptive pills were among the first to disappear from pharmacies and move to the black market, causing concerns in a country already experiencing overpopulation, rising fertility rates and...

The European Union has prolonged for a year sanctions against dozens of Tunisians, including ousted president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, accused of illegally using state funds. EU member states agreed Friday to extend the asset freezes on 48 people until Jan. 31, 2018. They believe "the...