UN Envoy names Algeria as genuine party to Sahara conflict

In a moment of diplomatic clarity, UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Staffan de Mistura has publicly acknowledged Algeria as a principal actor in the Sahara conflict. Speaking to the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), de Mistura made it clear that the Sahara conflict pits Morocco against Algeria, with the Polisario militias referred to simply […]

Violent storm destroys 1000 homes in Cape Town

South Africa’s largest city, Cape Town, was hit by a violent storm on Monday that destroyed nearly 1000 homes, local media reported. Gale-force winds displaced around 4,000 people as the city and its surroundings expect the adverse weather to continue until Friday, authorities said. Cold fronts bringing torrential rain, strong winds, flooding and possible mudslides […]

ANOCA Awards King Mohammed VI Olympic African Order of Merit

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has awarded the Olympic African Order of Merit to King Mohammed VI.   The distinction was handed over to Prince Moulay Rachid by ANOCA President, Algerian Mustapha Berraf, on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 12th African Games Monday. Prince Moulay Rachid presided over […]