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Russian mercenary company Wagner Group leaves Libya – Libyan Mayor

The Russian mercenary firm Wagner Group has left Libya after forces of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) took over the strategic Al-Watiya airbase, a local mayor said. Salem Alaywan, mayor of the town of Bani Walid, told a local television channel that three planes took off with Wagner elements. A UN Libya sanction […]

Russia on charm offensive in Africa

Russia is holding a conference with African officials in Sochi to strengthen its foothold in a resource-rich continent where global powers vie for influence. Speaking at the event, Putin promised to help African countries with sustainable development and in combating terrorism. The conference is another chance for Russia to downplay the impact of Western sanctions […]

Morocco hosts launch ceremony of labor migration & mobility project in North Africa

A regional project aimed at strengthening the migrant workers’ protection was launched Wednesday in Rabat in the presence of representatives of Moroccan government, ILO, IOM, EU and Germany. In his inaugural speech, Moroccan Minister Mohamed Amkraz highlighted the Kingdom’s migration & asylum strategy, which has opened up the local labor market to legal migrants, while […]