Mauritania: Opposition Threatens to Quit Dialogue as Gvt calls for Third Term for President Abdel Aziz

Moderate opposition parties in Mauritania, which are taking part in the political dialogue organized by the regime, have threatened to walk out of the process after government spokesperson tried to impose proposals allowing constitutional change and paving the way for a third term in office for incumbent President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Around 700 people […]

Sahara/UN: Rabat Stands Firm & Rejects U.S. Draft Resolution

It seems that Morocco is dissatisfied over the latest developments at the Security Council regarding the Sahara issue. This is apparent from the statement made lately by spokesman for the Government Mustapha El Khalfi who said that Foreign Affairs minister Nasser Bourrita has briefed the Govt. council on the Kingdom’s positions on this subject matter. […]

Foiled Illegal migration attempts plunge 75% in February in Spain

Spain reported a 75% drop in interceptions of illegal migrants’ arrivals compared to a month earlier period, the interior ministry said. Only 936 migrants were intercepted last month compared to 4104 people in January, official figures showed. However, the number of people who made it to Spain was higher in the first two months of […]