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Armed men kill 21 west of Niger’s capital

Armed men on motorcycles killed 21 people in Tillaberi region west of Niger’s capital Niamey, in yet a new incident that highlights the growing challenge of militancy in the military-ruled country. The attack, which targeted a bus near the border with Burkina Faso, was described as a “hateful and inhumane act” by the military in […]

Africa Eco Race: Polisario Furious to See Competition Going in Full Steam

The Algeria-backed polisario separatist group is furious to see the 12th edition of Africa Eco Race Rally going ahead as planned without a glitch despite their threat to disrupt this annual off-road rally race. After arriving in Tangiers (Northern Morocco) coming from Monaco on Januray 7, the 688 competitors with their 266 vehicles (trucks, cars […]

Libyan delegates agree to keep up Bouznika dialogue momentum

Libyan delegates agreed to keep up the positive dialogue momentum ushered by Bouznika talks in Morocco over criteria governing leadership in key governmental institutions.   This second round of Bouznika talks will be followed by other rounds, according to the Libyan delegates.   In a final declaration issued at the end of the second round […]