Last December, the U.N. Security Council passed a cautious resolution that outlined steps to be taken before an international military intervention into Mali to deal with the deteriorating security situation in the country. But in a surprise move on 11 January, French President Francois Hollande authorized airstrikes in Mali to stop a sudden southward push […]
The Tripoli based government has announced that it is restructuring its military and a statement from Prime Minister Khalifa Ghweil stated that it was part of reforms geared towards establishing a 5000-strong army integrating heavily armed former rebel forces. The armed forces will now be composed of 11 brigades. It is still unclear if the […]
As Morocco prepares for the upcoming Moroccan Economic Week in Nouakchott this December, both Morocco and Mauritania have reaffirmed their shared dedication to enhancing cooperation across various sectors, aiming to promote regional stability and security. The second edition of the Moroccan Economic and Cultural Week is scheduled to take place in Mauritania’s capital, Nouakchott, from […]
