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Portrait of the Superman of Algerian Diplomacy: Smail Chergui

Smail Chergui, former Ambassador of Algeria to Russia, has been holding the position of African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security (PSC) since October 12, 2013.   The AU official had been mentioned in accusations of sexual abuse, abuse of power and administrative abuses, which have led to resignations of AU staff members. The charges […]

Kremlin’s disinformation campaigns fuel anti-French sentiment in Africa — analysts

Recent expulsions of French military forces from several African nations, including Ivory Coast, Chad, and Niger, underscore a growing shift in the region’s geopolitical dynamics, fueled by Russian disinformation campaigns, according to analysts. Analysts believe that the Kremlin has been a key driver of the anti-French sentiment, using digital platforms to manipulate public opinion across […]

Eight Moroccans Arrested in Counter-terrorism Operation in Spain

Catalonia security forces, Mossos d’Esquadra, announced Tuesday the arrest of nine terrorists including eight Moroccan nationals in the province of Barcelona in a large counter-terrorism operation expanded to the kingdom of Morocco. The terrorists, all men, were arrested thanks to the collaboration with citizens who helped investigators identify the men operating in different locations of […]