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Tunisia: Security Forces, Terrorists Killed in Multiple Raids

Four security forces and three jihadists were killed Wednesday as the National Guards and the police tried to neutralize groups of terrorists near the capital and in the south of the country, the interior ministry announced in a statement. “One terrorist element was shot dead while the other detonated his explosive belt, killing two officers […]

Moroccan honorary consul in Casablanca under investigation for firearms possession

Moroccan security forces in Casablanca have launched a probe against a Moroccan who is honorary consul of a foreign country after they discovered arms in his residence. The National Security General Director (DGSN) said in a statement its forces, upon receiving intelligence, combed the 52-year old man’s house in the city of Casablanca. The forces […]

African regional blocs expand mediation team for Congo conflict resolution

The East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) have substantially restructured their joint mediation initiative for the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, expanding the panel of negotiators and enhancing its regional representation. Following Monday’s virtual summit, the two influential regional organizations increased the mediation team from three to five members, appointing additional […]