Libya

U.S. military pullback leaves Africa navigating new security landscape

The United States is urging African nations to take greater responsibility for their own security as it scales back its military footprint on the continent — a move that analysts warn could shift the regional power balance and fuel militant resurgence. General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), emphasized “burden-sharing” as Washington pivots […]

British MPs press London to recognize Moroccanness of Sahara

Several British MPs have urged their government to recognize Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Sahara territory, describing the North African Kingdom as UK’s second oldest ally and a reliable partner. During a debate held lately at the UK Parliament, MP Daniel Kawczynski, member of the ruling Conservative party, said the United States of America, […]

Egypt, Tunisia to team up against terrorism

President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia held a closed door meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah El Sisi shortly after he arrived in Cairo Sunday on his maiden official visit to the country. President Essebsi described the meeting as “successful” and said there is a mutual interest to strengthen cooperation and solidarity. In a joint […]