Morocco DGSN open days 2019

Tunisia: suspension of the state of emergency considered

Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid Sunday indicated that the government is considering the lifting of the state of emergency as the security situation has improved. Prime Minister’s statement came after Tunisians staged two demonstrations in Tunis to protest the economic reconciliation bill. The demonstrations were banned by the Interior Ministry which cited terror attacks threats. […]

Counterterrorism, organized crime, major sporting events at the focus of Moroccan-German security talks in Berlin

Ways and means to strengthen security cooperation between Rabat and Berlin in counterterrorism, struggle against organized cross-border crime, and security measures during major sporting events were at the focus of talks held this week in Berlin by Director General of the DGSN-DGST (Moroccan police and intelligence services), Abdellatif Hammouchi, with senior officials of the German […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Don’t need a third term, President Ouattara

The Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara smashed again requests by supporters who want him to change the constitution to be able to stand for another third term in office. “Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and I concerted each other and we said no, we don’t need that,” President Alassane Ouattara said in the presence of the Liberian President. […]