Libya: “This is the final text, no more modifications”, UNSMIL Chief

UNSMIL chief Bernardino Leon announced Monday night from SKhirat that the political dialogue was “now finished” and that it came up with a text that is “the final text,” adding that no amendment will be accepted and that the appointment of unity government is expected after Eid. “I am coming to say tonight that we […]

Morocco’s strategy to fight terrorism in Africa highlighted before UN Security Council

The main pillars of the strategy put in place by Morocco to fight terrorism, particularly in Africa, were highlighted Tuesday before the UN Security Council during a public debate on the fight against terrorism led by Africa. In his address during the debate, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale outlined the multi-faceted strategy […]

Alliance of Sahel States: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger establish mutual defense pact

The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed over the weekend a mutual defense pact establishing an Alliance of Sahel States (AES) that will allow them to cooperate against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression. The AES was established by the Liptako-Gourma Charter, in reference to a region, where the Mali, Burkina […]