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US sanctions terrorist arms trafficking network supplying Islamic State in Somalia

The United States is trying to curb the flow of weapons to the Islamic State terror group’s affiliate in Somalia, taking aim at a smuggling operation that is also helping to arm its al-Qaida-linked rival, al-Shabab, with weapons from Iran. The US Treasury Department Tuesday announced sanctions against eight individuals and one company all involved […]

Namibia: Historic presidential election could mark gender milestone

Namibia approaches a pivotal election that could result in its first female president, as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah leads early polls. With 1.4 million registered voters and 15 political parties competing, the election represents a crucial test for the ruling SWAPO party’s continued dominance. SWAPO, which has governed since independence in 1990, faces declining support […]

London Administrative Court rejects petition against Morocco-UK Association Agreement

The administrative court of London rejected, on Monday, the petition of a British NGO (WSC), working on behalf of the “polisario”, which challenged the association agreement between Morocco and Great Britain. With this verdict, the British justice confirms the validity of the partnership agreement between Morocco and the United Kingdom, which fully benefits the populations […]