Religious Freedom: U.S. denounces Algeria’s persecution & violation of religious minorities’ rights

The U.S. government has denounced the harassment and prosecution endured by religious minorities in Algeria, which continues to be included in the U.S. special Watch List of countries engaging or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. In its latest annual report on international religious freedom, the U.S. State Department said Algerian authorities prosecuted last year […]

Botswana moves to reclaim diamond legacy with De Beers takeover

Botswana is racing to finalize a deal for majority control of diamond giant De Beers by the end of October, as President Duma Boko declares the move “a matter of economic sovereignty for Botswana.” The southern African nation, already holding 15% of De Beers, is negotiating with Anglo American, which is divesting its 85% stake […]

U.S. provides Tunisia with four T-6C training aircraft

The United States provided Tunisia with four T-6C training aircraft in a move to support the North African country’s Defense ministry’s efforts to enhance the air forces’ ability to meet security challenges and humanitarian needs. Imed Memich, the Defense minister, was quoted in a statement by his department as saying that the new aircraft would […]