North Africa

France expels Algerian officials in tit-for-tat measure, minister says ties 'totally blocked'

Strong earthquake strikes off Crete, no damage reported

French development agency to invest in Morocco-ruled Western Sahara

Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior Palestinian official

At least three die, including two children, in Libya-Italy crossing, NGO says

Israel fully endorses Trump's plan for Gaza aid, minister says

Morocco to invest $760 million in disaster response stockpiling

Egypt implements nearly 500 reforms to boost private sector investment

UAE says it does not recognize decision by Sudan's defence council to sever ties

Libya's Government of National Unity denies coordination with US on migrant reception

Greece, Egypt agree to boost ties, back Gaza reconstruction plan

More explosions rock Port Sudan, army says it intercepted drones