Angola steps forward as peace broker between Congo and M23 rebels

Angola has officially volunteered to mediate peace negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, according to an announcement released Tuesday from the Angolan president’s office. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi visited Angola to discuss the framework for a potential peace process. Angolan officials confirmed they will immediately establish contact with […]

Tunisian PM to reshuffle cabinet amid tension with parliament leading party

Tunisia’s Premier Elyes Fakhfakh Monday said he would in the next coming weeks shake up the government amid open dispute with the parliament majority party, Ennahdha, which has called for his replacement over an alleged conflict of interest. Statement from Fakhfakh’s office said the head of the government went lengths over the past week to […]

British mining giant Altus Strategies wins 4 copper exploration contracts in Morocco

London stock exchange listed company and mining giant Atlus Strategies will conduct four copper exploration projects in Morocco, the company said in a statement after winning the tender. The competitive tender concerns Agoudim Silver Project (29.0 km2 and located 30 km east of the Imiter silver mine, operated by the Managem Group), Assif Silver & […]