AFCON 2019

Algeria’s connection with terror groups in Sahel region raised by French Le Monde

Algeria’s near silence following the death of leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), killed in Mali early this month by French troops, has raised a set of questions about a possible connection between terror groups in the Sahel region and the North African country, which has been spared by terror attacks since 2013. […]

Solving Sahara issue would benefit whole Maghreb- UN Envoy

Finding a lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the Sahara would benefit the whole region of the Maghreb, the UN Personal Envoy for the Sahara Horst Köhler said in a statement at the end of the second round of negotiations held at Le Château Le Rosey in Bursins, near Geneva, March 21-22 with the participation […]

Morocco imposes water-saving measures to mitigate drought impact

Morocco’s interior ministry has ordered water rationing in regions hit by drought, the worst Morocco has experienced in decades. Climate experts consider this drought the worst in 30 years and has hit all Moroccan regions compromising this crop year. The Interior ministry asked local governors to ensure that green spaces are not irrigated with drinking […]