Horst Köhler at security council

Nigeria, Niger ink security cooperation deal aiming to rebuild frayed security ties

Nigeria’s military and the junta in neighboring Niger have signed a new security agreement that aims to bolster regional stability and security a year after their normally positive bilateral ties soured after Niger’s coup in July 2023. Despite strained relations and their shared border being closed as part of the sanctions imposed by the Economic […]

Mauritania-EU controversial fisheries agreement approved

The controversial European Union-Mauritania fisheries deal has finally been approved by the members of the European parliament much to the dismay of some of the fishermen.  The protocol of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with Mauritania becomes the biggest with regards to volume and the highest financial contribution that the EU has ever concluded. The […]

Two Russians detained in Libya on spying charges head home

Libya Un-backed Government of National Accord, GNA, has freed two Russians detained since 2019 on alleged spying charges, Russian foreign ministry said Thursday. Spokeswoman for the ministry Maria Zakharova said the Russian side is “satisfied” with the decision of the Libyan authorities to free Maxim Shugaley and Samer Hasan Ali Sueyfan, and thanked everyone who […]