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Libya: Haftar claims seizure of Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte

The self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, LNA, headed by rebel General Khalifa Haftar, said Monday they took control of the coastal city of Sirte, hometown of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, from the forces of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA). LNA spokesman Khaled al-Mahjoub said Haftar forces captured “all the districts surrounding the city”, including […]

Tough Days Ahead for Algeria’s Currency

The health of Algeria’s currency, the dinar, has always been measured against oil prices. The end of the era of expensive oil in late 2014 has sent the dinar dwindling in value as Algeria continues to squander its oil mantra avoiding painful reforms to diversify its economy. Since the beginning of this year, the dinar […]

ECOWAS delegation meets with Niger’s deposed leader Bazoum

A delegation fielded by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met Saturday August 19 with the ousted President of Niger Mohammed Bazoum, as the regional organization pushes to restore a civilian leadership in the West African country. Former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar headed the delegation that met with Bazoum in the […]