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Egypt: Sisi outlines intentions in fighting against terrorism

President Sisi stated in a recorded address aired by state television that Egypt’s military has no interest in invading or attacking other nations, but will defend Egypt as well as the region “if required and in coordination with our Arab brothers.” Associated Press reported in November last year that Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab […]

Canary Islands-Morocco to boost connectivity with fiber optic cable project

A new subsea fiber optic cable connecting the Canary Islands to Morocco is set to play a major role in Atlantic connectivity, Spanish media reported. The project is being spearheaded by Spanish company Islalink in collaboration with Canalink, an operator linked to the Island Council of Tenerife and the Technological and Renewable Energy Institute (ITER), […]

Niger’s top court lifts immunity of ex-president Bazoum, paving way for prosecution

Niger’s top court has lifted the immunity of the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, thus opening door for the country’s junta-ruled government to prosecute him for alleged ‘high treason’. Abdou Dan Galadima, president of the State Court, Niger’s highest legal authority that had been created by the military government, announced the decision on Friday […]