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Libyan presidential election: January 24, 2022 as an alternative date

After several days of false suspense, Libyan authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the presidential election scheduled for Friday would not take place, with the Electoral Authority proposing to postpone by one month this crucial deadline in the transition process supposed to bring this North African country out of the post-Gaddafi chaos. Less than 48 hours […]

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 […]

Algeria: Three senior army officers die in helicopter crash

A helicopter of the Algerian navy crashed Wednesday at sea in Tipaza governorate killing the three-man crew onboard. An MS-25 Merlin crashed into the sea during a technical drill, , the ministry of defense said. The crew was made of a lieutenant and two lieutenant-colonels. The ministry did not provide any explanation for the tragedy. […]