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U.S. imposes sanctions on Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians

The United States has officially imposed sweeping sanctions on Sudan’s government, following a determination by the State Department that the regime used chemical weapons against its own citizens in violation of international law. The sanctions, which came into effect on Friday, June 27, were published in the U.S. Federal Register and enacted under the 1991 […]

North Africa Tourism Badly Hit By Terror Threat

The tourism industry in many North African countries was affected this year by the terror threats as travelers avoid popular destinations such as Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey…targeted by terrorists. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, Egypt is one of the worst hit places, with tourist arrivals down nearly 50 pc so far this year. […]

Racism at heart of brewing tension between Algeria and Niger

Niger is becoming the next country to be targeted by Algeria’s hostile acts that are rooted in a racist attitude among Algerian state officials towards a neighborhood where Algiers has sowed discord with most neighbors. At the heart of the new discord is the recurrent issue of Algerian mistreatment of Sub-Saharan migrants and Niger nationals […]