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UN chief pledges support for DR Congo army, pays tribute to blue helmets

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres who started Saturday a three-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo promised that the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo (MONUSCO) would continue to support the Congolese army against armed groups. At a press conference in Beni, on the second day of his visit to the DRC, António Guterres […]

Libya: Saif al-Islam and 36 officials await verdict on 28 June

Saif al-Islam, Ghadafi’s son, and 36 other officials of the Gadhafi regime will know their fate on June 28 when the Tripoli court presents its ruling after hearings ended. The defendants are being accused of war crimes, corruption, suppressing peaceful protests during the 2011 uprising among other charges. The trial started last year in April […]

Egypt: 3month successful stock market gains ends

Stock markets in Egypt suffered another major loss with fingers pointing at different reasons after a successful 3month recording of gains. The main index slide by 3,5% but the Egyptian pound rose against the US dollar. Investors are skeptical about Egypt’s future especially with the fast approaching May presidential elections coupled with the continuous violence […]