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Sierra Leone’s election irregularities raise global concerns

A watchdog group in Sierra Leone responsible for monitoring elections has reported irregularities in voting results in the 24 June ballot, as 67% of Sierra Leonians reportedly believe their country is headed in the wrong direction, according to Council of Foreign Relations. National Election Watch said in a statement that it “has noted large inconsistencies […]

Egypt’s Suez canal generates revenues of $6.24 billion

Egypt gained $6.24 billion in revenues from the Suez canal, that is a 5.14% rise compared to last year. The Egyptian government set the target of doubling that figure to $13 billion by 2023 as it sees growth against the backdrop of improved security conditions and improved trade between Europe and Asia. The canal is […]

Libya: Ansar al-Sharia becomes first Libyan extremist group to dissolve

Ansar al-Sharia, a group that became famous in 2012 after the US held it responsible for killing its Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens together with three other Americans has disbanded. The group explained in a statement that it has been “weakened” by the latest round of fighting with the Libyan National Army led by Khalifa […]