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Libya: US Launches Airstrikes against ISIS in Sirte

At the request of UN-backed Libyan unity government in Tripoli, the US launched airstrikes against ISIS positions in the strategic port city of Sirte to enable local government forces make a decisive and strategic advance to capture the city wherein jihadist fighters are entrenched. According to the Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook, US operated aircraft […]

Morocco Exports its Successful Football Experience to Oman

Morocco’s Tarik Sketioui has been named new Head coach of Oman’s National football team looking forward to be among the main the contenders of the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Sketioui, 48, replaces Portuguese Carlos Queiroz, 73, who led Oman in 11 matches, winning three, drawing five and losing three. Under Carlos tenure, Oman […]

Libya warns oil companies dealing with militias

Following unsuccessful attempts by the Libyan government to end the siege laid on several oil ports in the country, it has issued another warning renewing the illegality of oil companies cooperating with the militias. The latest press release was prompted by intelligence that companies are “trying” to deal with militias despite earlier warnings discouraging such […]