Germany’s top diplomat visits West Africa to mend ties amidst Sahel instability

Germany’s top diplomat has talked up the prospect of closer political ties with Senegal and the Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict, in the latest attempt by a senior EU politician to rebuild the bloc’s political influence in West Africa. Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is […]

Two Moroccan activists on the podium of Hope Makers award in Dubai

Moroccan humanitarian activist Fawzia Mahmoudi won the top prize Sunday at the sixth edition of the Hope Makers initiative in Dubai, securing the title for Morocco for another year. Another Moroccan, Abderrahmane Raiss, founder of the “Suroor” initiative, was among the three finalists, along with Kuwaiti activist Hind Al Hajri, founder of the “Bayt Fatima”. […]

Russia to deliver to Egypt 20 Su-35 fighter jets next year

Russia will deliver 20 Su-35 fighter jets to Egypt as early as 2020-21 following a $2-billion deal signed between the two countries end of last year. Egypt will start receiving the military aircraft as early as next year, reported Russian media kommersant, citing two senior defense industry officers. The Su-35 fighter is a fourth-generation multi-function […]