Tunisian PM Youssef Chahed

Polisario ‘Diplomat’, Persona Non-Grata in Laayoune

Moroccan authorities in Laayoune airport denied entry to Polisario official, M’Hamed Salem Hamda Birouk, who serves as an “ambassador” of the separatist group in Argentina. The Polisario official, who was intending to visit his family in Laayoune, was denied access to the city and spent Monday night in the airport. He had to return back, […]

Benin ‘greenlights’ exports of Niger’s oil following China’s mediation

Benin and Niger finally appear to have resolved their trade dispute following the mediation by the Chinese government, which has led Benin to lift the blockade preventing Niger’s oil export through its territory to China. Tensions between the two West African neighbors began last year after Niger’s ruling junta ousted the country’s democratically elected president […]

Egypt: Bladed weapons, narcotics seized at Cairo airport

Egyptian customs at Cairo airport arrested Thursday a passenger coming from Germany who attempted to smuggle in bladed weapons and narcotics, Arab News reports. Customs officers said the passenger, who arrived on an EgyptAir flight from Frankfurt, appeared confused while trying to exit the customs area. The man, who has not been named, also had […]