Tunisia: Woman arrested for plotting terror attack

The Tunisian Interior ministry Saturday announced the arrest of a woman planning to kidnap relatives of some security and military forces in exchange for the release of some prisoners arrested for terrorism. The woman was also plotting to stage an attack on a police station using an explosive belt that she manufactured herself, the ministry […]

Sierra Leonne: An IPP to provide solar kits to 2 million people

Independent power producer (IPP) Ignite Power has announced that it will provide electricity to 2 million people in rural Sierra Leone through solar home kits. The $50 million investment will allow the power producer to install small networks to cover the needs of households in the West African nation. They consist of a solar panel […]

Morocco: BCIJ arrests suspected ISIS supporter in M’diq

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested a 31-year old man in M’diq, Northern Morocco, on Saturday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist plot inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State group, known as ISIS or Daesh, authorities said. The arrest was carried out on the basis of intelligence provided by the General […]