Polisario patrol hit by landmine after breach of buffer zone

A Polisario militiaman was killed and two others were injured in a landmine explosion as a patrol of the separatist group came near the security wall in the demilitarized area. The incident shows once more Polisairo’s recurring provocations of the Moroccan army and their violation of the 1991 ceasefire agreement, which bans any military deployment […]

Muslims across Africa celebrate Eid al-Adha amid conflict, soaring inflation

Millions of Muslims across Africa are celebrating Eid al-Adha — or “The Feast of the Sacrifice” — a religious festival that honors the act of sacrificing what they hold dear to express their devotion to Allah. But this year, in parts of Africa, Eid celebrations are marred by rising inflation, raging wars, and refugee crisis. […]

Tunisia: Ennahda Party Sidesteps from Political Islam

The Tunisian Islamist party Ennahda is refurnishing its image as party leaders announced Thursday separation of religious activities from Politics, reports say. The new orientation is to be confirmed at party’s convention this weekend. Party leader Rached Ghannouchi reportedly told French newspaper Le Monde that the change is coming in a new context, with a […]