Bourita with Rumanian PM

Morocco, Senegal determined to upgrade their military cooperation

Morocco and Senegal share the same determination to strengthen their military cooperation to defend the interests of both countries and face common challenges. This determination was stressed at a meeting in Rabat Tuesday between Lieutenant General and Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, and Lieutenant General Cheikh Wade, Chief of […]

First war crimes trial of Liberian rebel leader opens in Paris

A former Liberian rebel went on trial Monday (10 October) in Paris, charged with “complicity in massive and systematic torture and inhumane acts” against civilians in Liberia’s Lofa County in 1993-1994. As one of the leaders of the Ulimo armed group, now the 47-year-old Kunti Kamara is accused of crimes against humanity, torture and acts […]

Tunisia: Security forces bust arms smuggling operation from Turkey to Libya

The Tunisian Interior Ministry Wednesday said it has seized arms and cash en route to troubled neighboring Libya from Turkey. Khaled Hayoun, spokesman for the ministry told local media Shems FM that security forces have seized arms and that investigations revealed that the shipment was coming from Turkey and meant for Libya. The weapons and […]