Libya: Sirte is ISIS-Free but Terrorism War Unfinished, PM Serraj

Prime Minister-designate of the UN-backed Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Serraj has officially announced “the end of military operations” against the Islamic State in the coastal town of Sirte; eight months after the offensive was launched with aerial support from Western countries. He was quick to add that the “the liberation of the […]

Facebook in the crossfire: Kenyan govt rallies around US giant after watchdog’s ultimatum

Kenya has no intention of shutting down Facebook, a technology giant which is owned by its parent company Meta, its minister for information, communication and technology (ICT) said on Monday, August 1, after the national cohesion watchdog gave the platform seven days to comply with rules on hate speech or face suspension. The watchdog’s ultimatum […]

Jeux de la Francophonie: Morocco clinches gold medal at football tournament

The Moroccan national football team under 20 won the gold medal of Jeux de la Francophonie Sunday beating host Côte d’Ivoire in penalty shootouts. The goal medal in the tournament is the second by the North African country after the victory in 2011. The win was decided by penalty shootouts after both teams ended the […]