A Moroccan policeman stands guard at the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation office in Sale

Morocco’s FM highlights significance of strengthened ties with France

Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita highlighted the depth of relations with France which came following Paris unequivocal support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. In an interview with Le Point, Bourita said the visit by Macron to Morocco on October 28-30 marked “the beginning of a new chapter in Moroccan-French relations under the leadership of […]

Tunisia: President Essebsi prolongs state of emergency for one year in wake of three attacks

Tunisian President Caid Essebsi Saturday extended in-place state of emergency for one additional month, an announcement that came few days after the North African witnessed three subside attacks. The office of the President said in a statement that the measure will come into force from Friday this week. Tunisia has been under state of emergency […]

Leader of the Islamic State of the Great Sahara captured in northern Mali

A man described as a “high-ranking fighter of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara” (EIGS) has been captured by French forces in Mali, in a joint Nigerien-French operation against the group’s militants. Dadi Ould Chouaib, also known as Abou Dardar, was arrested on June 11 in the flashpoint “tri-border” region between Niger, Mali and […]