Libyan dialogue – Bourita

US Spending Legislation Incorporates Sahara; Morocco Applauds

President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law the 2019 appropriation legislation that stipulates explicitly that the assistance funds allocated to Morocco will also benefit the Sahara. Morocco welcomed the text, which recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara southern provinces, as it is unequivocally pro-Morocco and unusually forthcoming on US development funds for the Sahara. […]

Rwanda’s Kagame on track for win of fourth presidential term

With 79% of the ballots counted, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has won more than 99% of the vote during Monday’s (15 July) presidential election, according to electoral authorities, putting him on course to serve a fourth term as the country’s leader. Kagame has won every election since 2000 and he is set for a fourth […]

Egypt to reinforce security cooperation with Ethiopia’s neighbors

Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea agreed to foster their security cooperation ties, amid worsening ties between Cairo and Addis Ababa. The alliance leaves Ethiopia further isolated as Egypt and Eritrea agree to help Somali army confront terrorist groups. Ethiopia has been at loggerheads with Somalia which accuses it of backing separatists in Somaliland. As landlocked Ethiopia […]