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Extremist Affiliated with So-Called ‘Islamic State’ Arrested in Dakhla

Dakhla’s Judicial Police arrested on Tuesday an extremist affiliated with the terrorist organization known as the “Islamic State”, on the basis of information provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) announced in a statement. According to preliminary findings of the investigation, the suspect, 22, expressed his […]

DRC gov’t offers $5m bounty to capture rebel leaders as M23 fighters push further inland

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has offered a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, just as its fighters keep pushing deeper into the country’s mineral-rich eastern region, eyeing the strategic town of Walikale. The M23 leaders, including Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa and Sultani Makenga, were convicted of treason last […]

Former French President commends King Mohammed VI’s vision, reiterates support for Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy praised King Mohammed VI for his leadership and vision that made Morocco the most stable country in the region. Sarkozy made the remarks at the signing ceremony of his book “Le Temps des Combats” (time of battles) in Rabat. “My love for Morocco is not new and I cannot hide […]