presidents of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab regions – Sidi Hamdi Oued Errachid and Yenja El Khattat

Stalled peace, rising tensions: DRC rebels blame gov’t for ceasefire collapse

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a renewed threat of conflict as peace efforts between the government and the Congo River Alliance — a coalition that includes the M23 rebels — are faltering. The insurgent group has accused the Congolese government of systematically violating ceasefire agreements and undermining Qatari-led peace talks. Under a Doha-brokered […]

Morocco backs Yemen’s unity, stability, sovereignty

Morocco supports the unity, stability, and sovereignty of Yemen, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said on Thursday following talks with Yemeni Foreign Minister Shayea Mohsen Al-Zindani in Rabat. Akhannouch also expressed Morocco’s appreciation for the stance of Yemen which supports the Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and considers that any solution to this artificial dispute […]

Washington Near East Policy Institute Sees Bleak Prospects for Bouteflika’s Succession

The failing health of Algeria’s President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, coupled with uncertainties surrounding his successor amid a power struggle within the country’s security apparatus bode ill for Algeria as it braces for a “contested or rocky succession,” the Washington Institute for Near East Policy said in a report. The report, which offers advice to US foreign […]