Polisario milicias

US State Department Renews Algeria Travel Warning

The US Department of State has renewed its caution to travelers heading to Algeria due to the threat of terrorist attacks and kidnappings. “While violence has reduced significantly in recent years, terrorist groups remain active in some parts of the country,” the Department said on its website. Despite heavy police presence in major cities, “the […]

Iraq: Al-Baghdadi challenges Moqtada al-Sadr

A recorded audio message alleged to be the voice of Caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi of the Islamic State who also doubles as the leader of ISIS has been released. The message appreciated the efforts and the courage of the militants that took over the city of Ramadi and announced that the group’s next objective is […]

Ghana approves ‘minerals of the future’ policy to develop lithium mining, production

Ghana’s government has given the nod to a pioneering green-minerals policy that is aimed at helping the West African country manage the exploitation and production of lithium, a step towards tapping into the multibillion-dollar global industry. The “Minerals of the Future” policy, which was approved by the cabinet on 27 July, stands testament to Ghana’s […]