Libya: At Least Three Killed in Terror Attack against Foreign Ministry

Libya was hit again this Tuesday by another ISIS terror attack, which targeted the foreign ministry in Tripoli. At least three people were killed and over ten wounded by suicide bombers, according to local security officials. Witnesses said attackers stormed the building and started shooting as heavy gunfire was heard. Explosions were heard and heavy […]

Reinforcing African integration, at focus of 8th PRC-AUC Retreat meeting

Tunis is hosting this April 29-30 the eighth Joint Retreat of the African Union Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) and the African Union Commission (AUC) in preparation of the first Coordination Summit between the African Union and the eight Regional Economic Communities scheduled to take place in Niamey, Niger in July. The meeting is focusing on […]

Pope Francis condemns ‘brutal atrocities’, ‘poison of greed’ fueling conflict in DRC

Pope Francis on Wednesday (1 February) slammed “brutal atrocities, which bring shame upon all humanity” and denounced the “poison of greed” for mineral resources driving conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as he began a visit there a day earlier. The 86-year-old Francis is the first pontiff to visit Congo since John Paul II […]