Sudan’s civilian factions divided over AU-led peace talks

Sudan’s principal civilian political blocs are deeply divided over whether to participate in an African Union-mediated dialogue scheduled for early October in Addis Ababa. The talks aim to establish a roadmap for a comprehensive political process and a transition to civilian governance. While the “Somoud” coalition, headed by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has conditionally […]

Greece deploys warships off Libyan coast to counter illegal migration

Greece has deployed naval vessels off the coast of Libya in response to a recent surge in irregular migration across the central Mediterranean, Greek and Turkish media reported this week. According to the Greek Ministry of Defense, the deployment includes warships and surveillance assets aimed at monitoring and deterring human smuggling operations originating from Libya. […]

Morocco sends Fire-fighting Plane to Battle Portugal’s Wildfire

Morocco sent a fire-fighting plane, Bombardier Canadair, of the Royal Armed Forces to Portugal to help extinguish an inferno that ravaged large swathes of forests north of Lisbon. Portugal’s worst forest fire broke out a week ago in the central municipality of Pedrógão Grande before spreading to neighboring areas including Góis, Pampilhosa da Serra and […]