Libyan State Minister for Economic Affairs Salama Al-Ghwail

Sahara: Mali Announces Withdrawal of Its Recognition of So-Called ‘SADR’

Mali announced this Friday that « following a thorough review of this important issue (the Sahara), which has an impact on sub-regional peace and security, the Republic of Mali has decided, as of today, to withdraw its recognition of the “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)”». This position was expressed in a statement by the Malian […]

Guinea-Bissau awaits election results after 5 years of political turmoil

Voters in Guinea-Bissau are awaiting the result of last week’s presidential election, with the incumbent Jose Mario Vaz facing stiff competition after five years of political and economic turmoil. A total of 12 candidates are running, with a former prime minister, Domingos Simoes Pereira, emerging as a front-runner. Guinea-Bissau has had seven prime ministers in […]

Tunisia: Tunis, Doha seal several co-operation agreements, security underscored

Tunisia and Qatar Wednesday during the 6th session of the Tunisian-Qatari High Joint Committee in Doha inked several agreements and the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) including military co-operation between the two countries aiming at tackling terrorism in the region. The agreements cover a range of fields including digital communication, culture and art, media cooperation and […]