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US-Iraq: Washington tweaks its military strategy in Iraq sending 450 more troops

The White House announced on Wednesday it will send more troops in Iraq to train Iraqi soldiers and fighters to sharpen their efficiency and make them better equipped to win back territories lost to ISIS. The White House says the decision aims at increasing the number of training camps to five to enable a larger […]

African Union welcomes Somalia-Ethiopia deal to ‘restore, enhance’ ties after year-long-rift

The African Union (AU) mission in Somalia has welcomed a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to restore and enhance bilateral ties, marking a significant step in easing recent diplomatic tensions between the two Horn of Africa nations. Somalia severed relations with neighboring Ethiopia in protest over a sea access agreement the latter signed with […]

Algeria’s gas exports to shrink to 26 billion cubic meters per year

Algeria’s finances face dim prospects triggered by a sharp drop in its key source of revenue, gas exports, which are expected to drop from 45 billion cubic meters in 2020 to 26 billion in 2025. The figure was unveiled by energy minister Abdelmadjid Attar who was speaking to local media. He said the decline is […]