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Côte d’Ivoire: Constitutional Council validates only four candidacies out of forty-four

The Ivorian Constitutional Council validated on Monday four candidacies, including that of outgoing President Alassane Ouattara for a controversial third term, and rejected those of ex-President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-rebel leader and Prime Minister Guillaume Soro for the October 31 presidential election. The Constitutional Council validated only four of the 44 presidential candidatures. In addition […]

Morocco & MINURSO discuss security, demining & logistical support ahead of UNSC meeting

Lt. General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone met on Thursday at the Headquarters of the Southern Zone Staff in Agadir with Maj. General Fakhrul Ahsan, Commander of MINURSO force. Talks focused on coordination between the two parties in the areas of operations, security, demining, and […]

Libya: IS in Libya biggest concern for U.S

Europe and the United States continue to consider a military intervention in Libya to neutralize the threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) group but the lack of a unity government is delaying their plans. Nevertheless, Washington has not ruled out intervening if the need arises and its envoy to the coalition against ISIS Brett […]