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International: 110 journalists killed around the world in 2015, 12 in Africa

110 journalists around world including 12 in Africa have been killed in 2015 whether in the course of their work, for unclear reasons or knowingly targeted, according to Reporter without border’s 2015 report. The France-based GNO report indicates that out the 110 journalists killed two-third have been killed in countries far from war zones as […]

Tunisia: Assassin of French tourist nabbed

Security forces arrested Tuesday the runaway attacker who stabbed to death a French tourist and wounded a serviceman near Bizerte, the interior ministry has said. The attacker, 28, armed with a knife assaulted the French tourist in the Zarzouna delegation (Bizerte governorate). The tourist who was not named reportedly received stabs in the chest and […]

Behind the curtain: UAE’s mercenary empire and Africa’s hidden wars

In the shadow of official diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a central — but often overlooked — force in Africa’s escalating conflicts, according to observers and experts on the region. “Most people blame the United States, while others are suspicious of China … however, … the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is […]