France, Tunisia, others call for resumption of Libya negotiations

Paris and Tunis on Monday asked the parties in Libya to fulfill their commitments to restart negotiations under the United Nations aegis. “France and Tunisia together demand that the warring parties ceasefire and keep their commitment to resume negotiations within the United Nations framework to restore security for all, reunite Libyan institutions and start reconstruction […]

Departure of MINURSO marks end of three decades of interferences and tension with Morocco

The relationship between Morocco and the UN mission in the Sahara territory (MINURSO) was marked by persistent tensions and disagreements throughout its more than three decades of existence. Created on 29 April 1991 by UN Security Council Resolution 690, MINURSO was tasked with monitoring the ceasefire that took effect on 6 September that year. The […]

Gabon joins State Partnership Program as new member

State Partnership Program (SPP), a US-sponsored security cooperation program, has announced the three members including Gabon. Established in 1993, the SPP is run by the Air National Guard and now involves more than 45% of the world’s countries. The program according to the Air National Guard supports the security cooperation objectives of the United States […]