Former Mauritanian President mohamd_ould_abdel_aziz

UAE suspends visa issuance to 13 countries including Algeria, Libya, Tunisia

The United Arab Emirates has held up issuance of entry visa to 13 countries including Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia reportedly on security grounds. The move, come into effect on November 18, concerns all types of visas, whether professional or tourist. The Gulf country took the decision because of security concern, according to press reports. The […]

Washington: Morocco, U.S. Key partner in countering violent extremism & ISIS terror threat

Morocco is “a critical partner” of the U.S. in countering violent extremism and terror threat in the Sahel and across Africa, said on Monday Ms. Dana Stroul, deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Speaking at a special online briefing with Major General Matthew McFarlane, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, Ms. Stroul […]

Sahara: Security Council Meets Today for Renewal of MINURSO Mandate

The Security Council is expected to adopt this Wednesday (30 Oct.) a US draft resolution, renewing the mandate of the MINURSO for one year instead of six months. The current mandate expires on 31 October. France and other Security Council members have also been advocating a return to a yearlong mandate for several months. A […]