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Gabon reiterates support for Morocco’s plan for Sahara

Gabon under the rule of Brice Oligui Nguema has reaffirmed his country’s position in support of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara territory. Speaking at the UN’s 4th committee, Gabonese representative, Lia Bouanga Ayoune reaffirmed her country’s longstanding support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara. “Gabon reiterates its support for the Moroccan […]

Nationwide Yemeni ceasefire to be respected by all or no deal, Saudi FM

The newly installed Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir announced that a five-day conditioned nationwide ceasefire in Yemen is underway but stressed that its longevity will depend on Houthis’ actions. The urgent need to decree a ceasefire has been stressed by humanitarian relief organizations which find difficulties reaching the populations needing help. During a joint press […]

Calls Mount for Bolstering G5 Sahel Force

French President Emmanuel Macron called for more support to the counterterrorism Sahel force known as G5. “Money now needs to be disbursed” to allow the five-nation regional force fulfil its tasks, said Macron at a press conference with visiting Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou. He also called on other donors like Saudi Arabia to meet their […]