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US convenes Sahara talks in Madrid to implement pro-autonomy resolution

The United States has convened discreet talks in Madrid bringing together Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front to advance the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which urges the parties to negotiate on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy initiative.   No press statements were issued, and participants maintained strict confidentiality about the substance […]

Reducing Barkhane anti-Jihadist force would be risky, G-5 commander warns

The commander of the joint force of the G-5 Sahel countries engaged in the fight against armed terrorist groups, Nigerien General Oumarou Namata Gazama, on Thursday warned that a reduction of the Barkhane anti-Jihadist force envisaged by France would be risky.   In an interview broadcast by Radio France Internationale, the general considers that Takuba, […]

Coronavirus: Morocco to suspend intercity bus travels, most train connections, domestic flights

Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior announced Saturday the suspension of all intercity bus travels, starting Tuesday, March 24, at midnight, the National Railways Office (ONCF) announced the same day that it will suspend all train connections with the exception of some proximity trains, while the national carrier suspended all its domestic flights. People were also […]