Northern Mali: Drone attack claims civilian lives

In a shocking turn of events, the quiet town of Tinzaouaten in northern Mali became the site of a devastating drone strike that claimed the lives of at least 21 civilians, including 11 innocent children. The attack, which occurred on a fateful Sunday, has sent shockwaves through the region and reignited tensions in an already […]

Counterterrorism: France thanks Morocco for help in dismantling terror cell

France has officially thanked Morocco for the intelligence provided by the Moroccan intelligence domestic agency, the DGST, which enabled it to dismantle an Islamist cell in Béziers (southern France) which planned to carry out an attack in a church during the Easter holidays. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian presented France’s thanks to his Moroccan […]

Global warming: 4th edition of Africa climate talks held in Mozambique

The all-important 4th edition of the Africa Climate Talks (ACTs!) was held in in Maputo, Mozambique under the theme “Ensuring a just and equitable transition and human security in Africa: building resilience.” African nations gathered for the climate talks this July 27-29 to identify their priorities and come up with a common position ahead of […]