The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has selected Libya as the host nation for the “Flintlock 26” military exercise, marking the first time the country will stage the annual regional drills. AFRICOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Brennan confirmed during a visit to Libya that the exercise—set for next spring near Sirte—will bring together military […]
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has suspended Gabon until the return of the constitutional order, few days after a junta led by the head of the national guards Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema removed incumbent leader Ali Bongo Ondimba. The decision was made Monday September 4 during a meeting of the ECCAS leaders […]
Morocco is putting forward its pre-emptive approach to avert the radicalization of Muslim youth in Europe mainly through ensuring an adequate training of Imams in accordance with the tolerant values of the Maliki school. In an interview with the Financial Times, Abdelhak Khiame, head of Morocco’s counter-terrorism agency, reiterated Morocco’s readiness to offer Imam training […]
