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Netherlands reiterates support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara

The Netherlands reiterated, Thursday in New York, its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan, deeming it a “very serious and credible” contribution to the political process led by the United Nations. “The Netherlands considers the autonomy plan, presented by Morocco in 2007, as a very serious and credible contribution to the political process led by […]

Abraham Accords Anniversary: Washington Hails “Transformational Changes”

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hailed the “transformational changes” generated by the Abraham Accords brokered by the U.S. for the normalization of relations between Israel, Morocco, the UAE and Bahrain. In a press release issued Thursday by the State Department, Mr. Blinken said: “this week, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the signing […]

Somali gov’t, al-Shabab both claim success in their operations

Somali soldiers — backed by international partners and local clan militias — have killed upwards of 350 al-Shabab militants and wounded dozens more in different operations in the country’s south and central regions, the country’s government has said, a claim denied by the Islamist militant group. According to Somali officials, the Somali National Army carried […]