Latin America

North Africa Tourism Plummets By 8 % in 2015 Due to Terrorism (WTO)

As international tourism grew by 4.4 pc in 2015 to reach a record of 1.2 billion arrivals, the number of foreign tourists dropped by 8 pc in parts of North Africa due to terrorism threats, according to latest figures released by the World Tourism Organization (WTO). Egyptian resort Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, where a Russian […]

Fractured alliance: Russian mercenaries fuel discontent in Mali’s military ranks

Tensions within Mali’s military have intensified following revelations that Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group — and their successor, the Africa Corps — have disrupted military cohesion, undermined counterterrorism efforts, and fostered deep resentment among Malian forces. A new investigative report by The Sentry, an investigative research group, reveals that Wagner, which arrived after Mali’s […]

American Jewish Committee hails Moroccan King’s protection of religious minorities

The American Jewish Committee has paid tribute to King Mohammed VI for his protection of the rights of religious minorities in the North African Kingdom. “We commend the role of the King as Commander of the Faithful, for His protection of religious minorities in Morocco”, said Jason Isaacson, AJC’s Chief Policy Officer after his meeting […]