Guinea: President Alpha Condé confirms third term bid

After months of ambiguity, Guinean President Alpha Condé confirmed on Wednesday for the first time that he is candidate for a third term, despite a protest that cost the lives of dozens of civilians. The Guinean president, 82, announced on Wednesday, September 2, that he was entering the presidential race. “From now on, I am […]

Morocco should brace itself for the return of Jihadists stripped out of Dutch nationality

After the Netherlands decided to forfeit the Dutch citizenship from its dual nationality citizens who are fighting alongside terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, Morocco should brace itself for a possible return of Moroccan-Dutch Jihadists. Several media reports say that Dutch authorities have established a list of 250 dual nationals fighting within the ranks of […]

Mauritania: One Ton of Cocaine Seized at Nouadhibou Port

A coordinated network assault by state security forces on Sunday led to the seizure of one ton of cocaine at Nouadhibou sea port, reports say. Army coast guards, military police and police forces launched the coordinated operation at and around the port located in the city of Nouadhibou, more than 400 km north of capital […]