Italian foreign minister Angelino Alfano Thursday underlined Rome’s readiness and ironclad support for Tunisia in its fight against terrorism and illegal migration after it turned out that Berlin December attack suspect Anis Amri transited through Italy. The North African country has been unable to guarantee a successful democratic transition following the ouster of autocratic ruler […]
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested two ISIS-linked suspects in Rabat Sunday, Nov. 17. The suspects, aged 30 and 34, had plotted to carry out terror attacks across Morocco, a statement from the BCIJ said. An investigation into the two suspects revealed that they were promoting ISIS ideology. During the arrest operation, the […]
Morocco and Tunisia are two success stories of the Arab Spring. They are two countries struggling to establish democratic rules in a regional environment plagued by the rise of the military as a kingmaker. In Algeria, the army scapegoated an ailing president and is currently trying to refurbish its facade despite mounting popular protests. In […]
