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US Presidential Advisor: Washington working on peace deal between Morocco & Algeria

Trump’s advisor for the Middle-east Steve Witkoff said on Monday that the U.S. administration is working on a peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria. “There will be a peace agreement, in my opinion, within 60 days”, announced Mr. Witkoff on CBS’s “60 Minutes Overtime” TV program in presence of Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. During the […]

UN Secretary General Rebukes Polisario for Hindering UN Mission in Sahara

In a new report to the Security Council, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has once again rebuked Polisario for lack of cooperation with the UN mission in the Sahara, MINURSO. Guterres expressed to the Security Council his “great concern” over the refusal of the “Polisario” to receive in Rabbouni camps in eastern Algeria, his Special […]

Chad’s high-stake presidential vote marred by ‘threats and violence’, excluded EU-funded observers

As counting began on Monday (6 May) evening in Chad for a presidential election intended to put an end to three-year military rule, the ballot itself was reportedly marred by irregularities, with the opposition condemning violence and threats against their leaders and supporters. The presidential election, which featured 10 candidates, including one woman, evolved into […]