Tunisia reveals terrorist group behind political crisis

The Interior Minister, Lofti Ben Jeddou, claimed that Ansar al-Sharia is behind the killings of Mohamed Brahmi and Chokri Belaid. He presented proofs to back his claim before announcing that the objectif of Ansar al-sharia is to establish an Islamic emirate in North Africa. Ansar al-Sharia is an organization of ultraconservative Muslims known as the […]

Moroccan, U.S. Troops to Hold Military Exercise “African Lion” April 18-27

Moroccan and American servicemen will organize their joint annual military exercise “African Lion” from April 18 to 27 in southern Morocco, according to press reports. This military drill seeks to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. It involves various types of training including command post, live-fire and maneuvering, peace […]

IsDB, EIB to co-finance more projects in Africa, Southern Mediterranean Countries

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the European Investment Bank have discussed at meetings held in Luxembourg this week opportunities for co-financing new projects in Africa and Southern Mediterranean Countries. The meetings were held as an IsDB delegation, led by the Bank’s President, Bandar Hajjar, is visiting the European Investment Bank’s headquarters in Luxembourg. During […]