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Sahel policy needs revision after Europe failed to bolster democracy there — EU’s top diplomat

Despite the €600 million spent by the European Union on training security personnel in the Sahel, the countries in the region had “failed to bolster democracy,” the head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrell has admitted in the wake of a series of recent coups, the latest of which were in Niger and Gabon. Speaking at […]

Mauritania marks 64th Independence Day with presidential decrees, reforms

Mauritania marked its 64th National Independence Day on November 28 with important announcements from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani. In a televised address, President El-Ghazouani announced several measures aimed at improving the welfare of teachers, the military, and public sector employees. He revealed that teachers in the sixth year of basic education will receive a […]

Iraqi President extends to King Mohammed VI invitation to attend 34th Arab Summit

Iraqi President Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid has addressed an invitation to King Mohammed VI to take part in the 34th Arab Summit. The invitation was handed to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat Wednesday by emissary of the Iraqi President, Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Ali Tamim. The Arab Summit is scheduled to be held […]