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Spain Tells EU to Support Morocco’s Efforts to Curb Illegal Migration

Spanish interior minister Juan Ignacio Zoido urged the EU to support Morocco’s “considerable” efforts to fight illegal immigration. “The EU should lend more support to African partners, such as Morocco, in their colossal efforts” in countering illegal immigration, said the Spanish official at a meeting of the EU’s justice and domestic affairs council. Zoido, whose […]

Niger suspends transit of oil products to Mali amid deteriorating ties

Nigeriens authorities have suspended transit of oil products to neighboring Mali as diplomatic relations between two countries further go downward. “I have the honor to inform you of the suspension of transit authorizations for petroleum products in Mali not intended for the MINUSMA granted to users,” a circular signed by the Director General of Customs […]

Italy: Interior Ministry Deports Two Moroccans Alleged IS Sympathizers

Italian Security authorities Tuesday deported two Moroccans accused of celebrating Islamic State-sponsored terror acts, reports say. One of the arrestees was on prison authorities’ radar after they suspected him for supporting IS terror attacks, according to Italian Interior Minister, Angelinoa Alfano. The second also an in-mate was detained in Palermo and he is believed to […]