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Trump administration mulls downsizing US Africa Command amid Pentagon reforms

The Trump administration is weighing a significant restructuring of the US military presence in Africa, potentially downsizing the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) as part of broader Pentagon reforms. The proposal under consideration would transfer AFRICOM to a subordinate position under US European Command (EUCOM), significantly reducing its influence over military operations across Africa. AFRICOM, which […]

Morocco’s MPs reject “baseless” allegations of Amnesty International

Moroccan MPs from across the spectrum have rejected the “baseless allegations” made by Amnesty International in its latest report accusing Moroccan authorities of spying on Moroccan journalist Omar Radi. During a meeting held on Monday by Speaker of the House of Representatives Habib El Malki with Heads of parliamentary groups, the MPs denounced “the lies” […]

Niger closes gold mining site in Say department after terrorist attack

Nigerien authorities have shut down the gold mining site of Tamou in the department of Say in reaction to a string of attacks that targeted the site, anadolu news agency reports. Barmini Kaboyé, the Prefet of the department in a decree issued Thursday the site is shut down until further notice. The decree also indicated […]