UN Security Council

Morocco should brace itself for the return of Jihadists stripped out of Dutch nationality

After the Netherlands decided to forfeit the Dutch citizenship from its dual nationality citizens who are fighting alongside terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, Morocco should brace itself for a possible return of Moroccan-Dutch Jihadists. Several media reports say that Dutch authorities have established a list of 250 dual nationals fighting within the ranks of […]

Tunisia: Protests erupt against President’s power grab

Two months after he sacked the prime minister, suspended the parliament and assumed all executive powers, Tunisia’s President Kais Said faced street anger as a protest hit Tunis on Sunday demanding his step-down. Last week, he published a decree giving him executive powers, in a move his opponent described as a return to authoritarian rule […]

ECOWAS confirms withdrawal of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali from the organization within 6-month period

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision was acknowledged by ECOWAS Heads of State during a Summit held in Abuja on Sunday, December 15. A six-month Transition period will commence on January 29, 2025, after which the exit of the three Sahelian […]