King at presentation of education reform sept 17 2018

Burundi re-opens borders with all neighbors including Rwanda

Burundi has reopened borders with its neighbors including Rwanda with whom it has had sour relations since 2015 over accusations that Kigali provides safe haven for former and late leader Pierre Nkurunziza. “All the borders of Burundi with its neighboring countries are open. Burundi is a country where everyone can enter and leave freely,” the […]

Mauritania refuses to host wounded Tuareg rebels after clash with Malian army

Mauritania has declined demands by Malian Tuareg rebels fighting the Malian army to host wounded fighters for medical treatment, local media alakhbar reports citing an official source. The northern Malian historic city of Timbuktu, near the Mauritania border, has been the focus of fighting between the Malian army and a rebel group called the Coordination […]

Libya: Serraj Gains Support of 10 Key Cities, Tripoli Leaders Flee Capital

The Libyan Unity Government Thursday received backing from significant Libyan actors among whom leaders of 10 coastal cities that have joined Serraj-led Government of National Accord (GNA) which has established temporary headquarters in Tripoli after making a majestic entry in the Libyan capital held by Islamists since 2014. Ten coastal cities among which Sabratha municipality […]