Terrorism Sahel

Algeria: three people killed, several injured in demonstration in Tinzaouatine

At least three people were killed and several others were wounded on Monday, June 15 in Tinzaouatine, province of Tamanrasset, by elements of the Algerian gendarmerie during a demonstration, reported France-based website Sahel Intelligence. The demonstration was staged to protest the daily water quotas imposed on the population. The security forces intervened brutally to quell […]

Morocco’s electricity utility kept bills stable despite surge in energy cost

Morocco’s electricity utility ONEE said it expects the cost of buying energy to more than double to 47.7 billion dirhams this year, from 22 billion dirhams last year, because of a surge in prices of fuel and coal in the international market. Speaking to MPs, head of ONEE said that this surge was not reflected […]

Pope Francis Hails Marrakech Pact on Migration

Pope Francis hailed on Sunday the Marrakech Pact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration adopted last week, expressing hope that the global pact would help to better handle migration flows and incite the international community to assume its responsibility towards those forced to flee their homes. “The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, […]