Tunisian Authorities Worry Sirte IS Escapers Would Turn to Tunisia

Tunisia’s defense minister Tuesday in Paris warned his country may be retreat terrain for the Islamic State group militants fleeing the Libyan coastal city of Sirte as militiamen aligned with Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) tighten their grip around the terrorist group. “The danger is real. Those who leave Sirte are heading south to […]

The ‘Blue Belt’, Morocco’s Initiative to Boost Coastal Resilience to Climate Change

At COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco unveiled its new initiative, dubbed ‘Blue Belt’, to boost sustainable fisheries and bolster coastal resilience to climate change. “On the occasion of this COP, Morocco will confirm its support for the initiatives relating to the oceans, which have been already launched, and will launch a new initiative called ‘the Blue […]

Burkina, Niger follow Mali in quitting G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force

The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their countries would follow Mali in quitting the G5 international anti-jihadist force in Africa’s Sahel region, the latest blow to the fight against insurgents in one of the world’s most troubled, conflict-torn areas. Leaders of the five countries involved in G5 Sahel agreed to deploy […]