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Senegal: Power struggle intensifies as Parliament hangs in balance

Senegal has entered a crucial phase of political maneuvering as parties vie for control of the national assembly in the upcoming November 17 legislative election. The contest represents a critical test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s reform agenda, following his decisive victory in the recent presidential election. The dissolution of parliament last month set the […]

US special forces train West African armies in annual Flintlock counterterrorism drills

As extremist violence in the Sahel region spreads southwards toward coastal states, military personnel from several African countries, including Morocco, are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual United States-led military exercise known as Flintlock. The US military launched on march 1 its annual military training exercise, which is aimed at helping […]

Morocco’s airport police arrests Interpol-flagged British citizen

Morocco’s police officers arrested an Interpol-flagged British National at Marrakech Menara Airport on Thursday. The 31-year-old British citizen was subject to an international arrest warrant based on his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, Barlamane news website reported, citing a security source. After verifying the Interpol database, the police identified the individual as the subject of […]