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Egypt dismisses reports about Israel helping to fight jihadists in Sinai

The army has rejected the New York Times Saturday report that Israel secretly assists with its gunships, unmarked helicopters and drones in the fight against insurgency in Northern Sinai where Egyptian armed forced have been trying to overcome years of terrorist groups’ activities. “Only the Egyptian army is authorized to and does conduct military operations […]

North Africa Will No Longer Benefit from Europe Preferential Trade System in 2014

The EU has issued lately its revised import preference scheme – known as the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) – for developing countries most in need which will take effect from 1 January 2014. The new list of beneficiaries from GSP does not include North African countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco & Tunisia. With […]

Morocco’s Return to AU, Result of King’s ‘Tireless Efforts’ to Foster Ties with Africa- The Hill

The US paper, the Hill, published an article highlighting the steady efforts led by King Mohammed VI to foster ties with African countries and promote joint action in the continent, a Royal vision that earned Morocco a triumphal return to the African Union. “Since ascending the throne in 1999, the monarch has prioritized Africa in […]