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Algeria: Madame Maya convicted to 12 years in prison

Known as “Madame Maya”, the Algerian businesswoman, who passed herself off as the hidden daughter of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison.   An Algiers court also fined her six million dinars ($47,000) and ordered the confiscation of her properties, the official news agency APS said. It said Zoulikha […]

Tension Soars in Sahara as Polisario Violates Cease-Fire Agreement

The Polisario has violated the UN brokered cease-fire agreement in the Sahara by introducing armed units in the buffer zone near Gargarat, only 2500 meters south of Morocco’s security wall. The news was reported by several media outlets affiliated to the polisario and relayed on the Moroccan media which talk about a failed attempt by […]

Burkina Faso poised for closer cooperation with Niger after junta takes power in Niamey

Burkina Faso Thursday July 27 expressed keenness for closer cooperation with neighboring Niger, a day after the army deposed elected leader Mohamed Bazoum. “Niger is a sister country, and the people of Niger are brothers of the people of Burkina Faso. In this respect, it is obvious that any situation that may concern Niger affects […]