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UN-Sahara: More African countries reaffirm support to Morocco’s sovereignty over its Southern Provinces

Several African countries have reiterated at the United Nations their crystal-clear recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara and commended the realistic autonomy plan offered by the North African Kingdom for a lasting resolution of this regional conflict fueled by Algeria. Addressing the UN fourth Committee, the ambassador of Sierra Leone reaffirmed her country’s unwavering […]

Electricity, key for Africa’s development – ECA top official

In Africa, nearly 600 million people, or 48% of the continent’s population, still lack access to electricity, with the majority living in rural areas.   The continent will not fully develop if hundreds of millions of its people continue to live without electricity, Economic Commission for Africa’s Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe said Thursday. Songwe who […]

Tunisia: Top IS Commander Wanted by Authorities Arrested in Libya

A Tunisian, considered to be the top Islamic State group commander operating from Libya, has been arrested west of Libya by forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar as he tried to flee Sirte that was falling in the hands of pro-Libya unity government forces, reports say. Moez Ben Abdelkader Fezzani, aka Abu Nassim, was arrested […]