IS Defeat in Sirte Deepens Libya’s East-West Split

The recent takeover by Libyan forces of the coastal city of Sirte from IS, is a major setback for the terrorist organization. Yet, this victory against a common enemy that brought together Libya’s rival militias in a united front against IS raises concerns regarding Libya’s unity. Despite UN-led support for the Government of National Accord […]

Zambia, DRC reopen their border after successful talks to resolve trade dispute

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to reopen their border after successful negotiations that have resolved a trade dispute between the two countries that led Zambia to briefly close its border over the weekend. Zambia announced on Sunday (11 August) it had closed its border with its northern neighbor after the […]

BCIJ dismantles another ISIS-affiliated terrorist cell in Morocco

The Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested on Monday three members of an ISIS-linked terror cell in the cities of Errachidia and Tinghir who were planning to carry out terrorist schemes.   Preliminary investigations revealed that the three extremists, aged between 26 and 28, have adopted ISIS extremist rhetoric and sought to recruit other […]