Decrease in migrants’ departures from Libya to Europe reported, in-Country numbers rise

A 25% decline in the number of migrants departing from Libya to Europe during the first quarter of 2025 was reported by the Mixed Migration Centre, an entity affiliated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Approximately 9,168 migrants were said to have arrived in Italy between January and March 2025, with 93%—around 8,500 individuals—reported […]

Russia describes Morocco as an “important partner” in Africa on eve of Foreign Minister’s visit to Moscow

The Russian Federation considers Morocco to be “an important partner” on the African continent, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out in a statement, issued on Wednesday on the eve of the visit to Moscow by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The ministry indicated that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with […]

Tunisia: Iraq hands Tunisian national death sentence for fighting for ISIS

An Iraqi court has sentenced to hanging a Tunisian national for fighting for the Islamic state group (ISIS). The verdict announced Wednesday charged Briri, aged 24, for fighting for the terror group. The man was among 12 French nationals extradited from Syria to Iraq according to the AFP. A Bagdad court also sentenced two French […]