Italy to strengthen cooperation with Libya, security as cornerstone

Italy Wednesday expressed willingness to boost cooperation with Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in many areas, primarily in security. This came during talks Italian Defense minister Lorenzo Guerini held in Tripoli with GNA leader Fayez al-Sarraj. A statement by the Italian defense ministry indicates that both countries agreed to collaborate in demining […]

Cryptocurrency: Paris thanks Rabat for capturing man involved in kidnappings in France

French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin has thanked Moroccan authorities for capturing a man wanted in France for kidnappings and attempted abductions targeting cryptocurrency bosses and their families in recent months. The suspect was arrested Wednesday in the northern Moroccan city of Tangier. He is a native of Le Chesnay west of Paris. He is accused […]

Nile River accord enters into force despite Egypt, Sudan objection

Six Nile upstream countries have ratified a deal dubbed The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) Agreement, which officially entered into force on October 13, despite objections by downstream countries: Egypt and Sudan. In a joint statement, Sudan and Egypt urged all Nile Basin states “to restore the integrity of the 1999 Nile Basin Initiative […]