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Gabon increases by 3 per cent budget for armed forces

The junta-led government in Gabon has increased by three per cent the 2024 budget allotted for armed forces, up from $30 million of last year. The 2024 budget will cover clothing and food for the troops, as well as fuel for the various vehicles of the armed forces. The increase, Gabon Review reports, follows several […]

At UNGA, Morocco Holds Algeria Responsible for Perpetuating Sahara Conflict

Morocco has once again underscored the regional character of the Sahara dispute holding Algeria responsible for blocking progress towards a political solution that would put an end to the ordeal of thousands of people held against their will by the separatist Polisario militia with Algiers consent. Speaking at the 73rd UN General Assembly, head of […]

Thomas Cook Cancels All Trips to Tunisia until Next October

Travel operator Thomas Cook has cancelled all British bookings to Tunisia until 31st of October as security fears grow following a wave of violent protests across the North African country. These cancellations deal a hard blow to the tourism sector of this country branded by security experts as a high-risk destination. The Foreign Office still […]