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Somalia: US imposes sanctions on 14 men to sap al-Shabaab finances

The United States government on Monday (17 October) imposed sanctions on 14 men, including six it said were part of a network that has engaged in weapons procurement, financial facilitation and recruitment for the Somalia-based al-Shabaab militant Islamist group. This new, expansive round of sanctions is in addition to drone strikes and military advice from […]

Morocco Building Africa’s Tallest Skyscraper

King Mohammed VI has launched the construction work of a 55 floor-tower, which will host luxury apartments and hotels with a total designed floor space of 86,000 square meters and a viewing terrace at the top. The skyscraper dubbed “Mohammed VI Tower” will reach 984 feet and will be the tallest in Africa. The tower, […]

Tunisia’s Uphill Battle to Attract Tourists

The terrorist attacks that struck Tunisia in 2015 have scarred the country’s reputation as a holiday destination and left it struggling to win its share of the Mediterranean tourist market back. This year, Russians and Algerians are saving the tourist season after ISIS attacks deterred tourists from the traditional markets of France, Britain, Germany and […]