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Israel: Former security chiefs lobby Netanyahu to endorse Vienna Pact

A group of Israeli ex-security commanders Monday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approve the historic deal between Iran and world powers in view of facing up “challenges” that result from the deal. The ex-security chiefs including two former heads of the Shin Bet internal security agency, Ami Ayalon and Carmi Gillon, a former […]

African counter-terrorism summit: leaders call for more cooperation to address security challenges

African leaders have called for more regional cooperation in fighting terrorism at a high-level summit in Abuja, with Nigeria’s president accusing the global community of being responsible for the disturbing rise in illegal mining, illicit funds flow and terrorism funding in the continent. The High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Conference, with the theme ‘Building to Address the […]

Mauritania decides election dates despite disagreements

Presidential elections in Mauritania are scheduled to take place in June according to a government decree despite differences between the opposition parties and the ruling party. The opposition has doubts over the transparency and the credibility of the elections. The legislative elections held at the end of last year were boycotted by some parties and […]