US Secretary of State Anthony blinken

Algerian Prime Minister Warns Protesters of Syrian Scenario

As popular protest build up across Algeria against a fifth term for ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, some voices within the regime are invoking the Syrian chaos to maintain the authoritarian status quo. “Citizens offered flowers to policemen. That is beautiful. But I remind them that in Syria it all started with flowers,” said prime minister […]

Sudan: Military Council detains Bashir’s brothers for corruption

After it moved Sudan’s deposed president Omar al-Bashir to Kobar prison in the capital Khartoum late on Tuesday, the transitional military council announced Wednesday the arrest of two of his brothers as part of a purge of the former regime. Abdullah and Alabas al-Bashir have been taken into custody on corruption charges, the council’s spokesman […]

Ambassador Karima Benyaich returns to Madrid after Spain’s clear support to Morocco’s territorial integrity

Moroccan ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich returned Sunday to her post in Madrid after Head of Spanish government Pedro Sanchez sent King Mohammed VI a letter voicing clear support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan for the Sahara. In a statement to Spanish news agency EFE, Mrs. Benyaich said “a new stage, a new […]