‘Revolutionary’ Call for EU to Equip African Armies

The EU’s defense ministers are to discuss next week the call for the Union to consider equipping African armies. This highly controversial idea that was put forward by a group of countries led by Germany is likely to trigger a sharp debate within and between the EU’s institutions. Proponents of the idea argue that the […]

Yemen reaffirms recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara

Speaker of Yemen’s House of Representatives Sultan Said al-Barkani has reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory. He voiced the supportive stand during the meetings he held separately Monday in Rabat with Moroccan peer Rachid Talbi Alami and Speaker of the House of Advisors Enaam […]

Libya to encourage illegal migration to Europe

Libya has begun to send warnings to its Mediterranean neighbors and European countries at large that they will have to collaborate in efforts to stop the influx of would-be migrants hoping to reach Europe with boats. Interim Interior Minster Salah Mazek told a news conference that Libya has already had “paid the price” of the […]