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Tag: Security Council
France greenlights public funding for private projects in Morocco’s Sahara
France has allowed its development agencies to fund projects in the Moroccan Sahara, a move that implies a recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory, ... Read More
DRC’s east ‘at breaking point’ as M23’s advances worsen security, humanitarian crises
The security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has further deteriorated, despite the recently held peaceful elections, as M23 ... Read More
DRC: UNSC sanctions rebel leaders, France urges Rwanda to end support for M23
France has called on Rwanda to cease “all support” for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to withdraw its troops from ... Read More
Dominican Republic, Eswatini and Comoros Reaffirm Steadfast Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
The Dominican Republic, the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Union of the Comoros have all reiterated their unwavering support for Morocco’s realistic & credible autonomy ... Read More
UN pledges to fund AU-led peace missions after challenging year for peacekeepers in Africa
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations that also aims to “bolster the ... Read More
A large march in Laayoune denounces ‘despicable terrorist attack’ on civilians in Es-Semara
A large march was held on Sunday in Laayoune to denounce the "despicable terrorist attack" perpetrated against civilians in the city of Es-Semara, the spiritual ... Read More
Security Council extends UN mission for the Sahara for one year
The United Nations Security Council decided on Monday to extend the mandate of the UN Mission for the Sahara, MINURSO, for one year, while enshrining, ... Read More
UN peacekeeping Mission in Mali withdraws from two camps near Kidal
The UN stabilization mission in Mali known as MINUSMA said Monday October 16 it pulled out from two camps in the Kidal region. "In a ... Read More
AU, ECOWAS at odds over Niger intervention as ECOWAS military chiefs meet in Ghana
As West African military chiefs are set to meet Thursday (17 August) in Ghana to coordinate a possible intervention aimed at reversing Niger's coup, the ... Read More
Mali: UN helicopter blown over after landing in Gao injuring 11 onboard
A helicopter belonging to the UN peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) capsized Thursday owing to winds and injured 11 on board. “One of our helicopters ... Read More