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Moroccan government invites youth protesters to dialogue

In response to youth-led demonstrations across several Moroccan cities, the government has pledged to engage in constructive dialogue and address the social grievances voiced by the younger generation. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, speaking at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting Thursday, emphasized the government’s readiness to interact positively with the demands and concerns expressed […]

Egypt: IS Claims Sunday Bombing of Coptic Church

The Islamic State group (IS) Tuesday said it was behind the suicide bombing of a Coptic church in capital Cairo, perpetrated on Sunday. The group also announced it was determined to continue attacks against polytheism, in reference to Christians. IS fighting Egyptian forces mainly in restive Sinai peninsula has exported its insurgency in capital Cairo […]

Polisario Member Leads Terrorist Group Responsible for Killing US, Nigerian Soldiers in Sahel

“The group that claimed responsibility for the killing of four US and four Nigerian soldiers in Western Niger last October is led by Polisario member Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, a well-known figure in regional jihadist circles,” the voice of America reported. “Al-Sahrawi is a longtime veteran of the West African sub-region with deep networks in […]