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Congressman Marc Veasey Supports Bill Designating Polisario Terrorist Organization

Congressman Marc Veasey (D-Texas) has joined the U.S. lawmakers pushing for labelling the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) for their ties with the Iranian regime and its proxies seeking to destabilize North Africa. The “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Republican Joe Wilson […]

Burkina Faso: More than 35 people killed in two attacks

Gunmen opened fire on traders and customers at the Kompiembiga cattle market, 15 kilometers from the town of Pama on the Fada-Pama road in the east of Burkina Faso on Saturday 30 May. At least 25 civilians were killed in the attack, which is attributed to armed terrorist groups, according to the regional governor. A […]

Gabon launches rail modernization project worth $600 mln

Gabonese authorities said the modernization of its sole railway spanning 650 kilometers would amount to 600 million dollars. A deal was signed with rail operator Setrag to upgrade the railway connecting Port of Owendo to Franceville, local media reported. The government shall contribute with 220 million dollars with the remaining sum to be offered by […]