Malian vice-president Colonel Assimi Goïta & Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita

US-Iraq: Washington tweaks its military strategy in Iraq sending 450 more troops

The White House announced on Wednesday it will send more troops in Iraq to train Iraqi soldiers and fighters to sharpen their efficiency and make them better equipped to win back territories lost to ISIS. The White House says the decision aims at increasing the number of training camps to five to enable a larger […]

Ethiopia to seek peaceful solution with Eritrea over Red Sea access, says PM Abiy

Ethiopia has no intention of waging war with Eritrea to gain access to the Red Sea, prime minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Thursday (20 March) amid growing tensions between the two Horn of Africa nations. Speaking to parliament, Abiy stated that his government aims to resolve the issue through diplomacy, focusing on a mutually beneficial solution […]

Libya Receives Italian PUMA Armored Vehicles

Libya has received 20 Italian-made PUMA transport and combat vehicles destined to enhance the military and security capacity of the North African nation which is facing major terrorism threats and security challenges posed by armed groups. These armored vehicles were donated by the Italian Armed Forces to the new Libyan army, a gift that will […]