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Morocco foils illegal migration attempt in Dakhla

Moroccan Police of the Saharan city of Dakhla on Monday arrested 25 African nationals who were intending to illegally migrate to overseas. The clandestine migrants were nabbed on the beach of the city before boarding a makeshift boat, says a press release issued by the national police. They were caught red-handed with two rowboat motors […]

Israel gets observer status at African Union

Israel has been given observer status at the African Union, a statement from Israel’s Foreign ministry says. “This is a day of celebration for Israeli-Africa relations,” Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said. “The diplomatic achievement is the result of efforts by the Foreign Ministry, the African Division and Israeli embassies on the continent. This is a […]

Libya: GNA Forces Tighten Grip on IS Militants’ Stronghold in Sirte

Forces loyal to the UN-sponsored Libyan unity government have intensified assault on the Islamic State militants in Sirte in an attempt to dislodge the fighters still holding firm in the coastal city. Air-strikes and shelling resumed sporadically on Tuesday as Misrata powerful militia loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) pushes further into late […]