South Sudan on brink again as fragile peace teeters

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is once again on the edge of civil war, five years after a fragile peace agreement ended its last major conflict. Tensions have escalated dramatically following the arrest of first vice president Riek Machar in March and renewed fighting between government and opposition forces. According to a new Geopolitical […]

Tunisia: Interior minister sacked ahead of rumored cabinet reshuffle

Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi Tuesday kicked Interior minister out of the cabinet without giving explanations, amid speculations of a likely cabinet shakeup. A statement announced Taoufik Charfeddine’s removal, indicating that Mechichi himself will supervise the department until the appointment of a replacer. The statement did not provide reasons for the sacking but, local radio […]

OIC Foreign Ministers’ council commends King’s role as Chairman of Al Quds Committee, his initiatives in favor of Africa

The Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have commended the role of King Mohammed VI as Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, his ongoing efforts to protect the holy sites in Al Quds Asharif, as well as his initiatives in favor of Africa. The OIC ministerial council, which […]