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Tunisia: President Essebsi says his party expects him to seek second term in office

President Caid Essebsi has said his party has asked him to seek a second term in office although he had said in April that he would not run for office owing to his age. Essebsi is founder of ruling Nidaa Tounes in power since 2014. In April, the 92-year old President had indicated that he […]

War Against Isis & Extremists in North Africa Tops U.S. Agenda

The US military strategists are planning to spend an additional $200 million on operations against the Isis and other extremist groups operating in North Africa. The focus on North Africa is part of a broader $7.5 billion package to fight Islamic State in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, outlined few days ago by Defense Secretary Ash […]

Wagner’s mutiny may have far-reaching implications for Africa’s security

Mali, Central African Republic (CAR) and other African countries, which sought closer ties with Russia that provided them, through Wagner Group, with military support, now — following Prigozhin’s armed revolt against the Kremlin — need to carefully assess the implications of these developments and take proactive measures to mitigate any potential risks, says a latest […]