King at presentation of education reform sept 17 2018

Saudia to launch Jeddah-Marrakech route early June

Saudi Arabia’s national flagship carrier Saudia will from June 6 launch a new Jeddah-Marrakech route, its second destination in Morocco. The airline said in a statement it will run three weekly flights, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Jeddah to Marrakech. Passengers will travel onboard a Boeing 787 capable of flying 298 travelers. Saudia currently operates […]

Russia courts Niger with nuclear power bid, challenging France’s uranium legacy

Russia has offered to build a nuclear power plant in Niger, signaling a bold move to displace France’s decades-long dominance in the uranium-rich West African nation. The proposal, announced in July, comes amid escalating tensions between Niger’s military government and Paris, and as Niamey seeks greater control over its natural resources. Despite producing 4% of […]

Human rights activist targeted amid Libya-migrant controversy

David Yambio, an Italy-based human rights activist and co-founder of Refugees in Libya, revealed on February 11 that his phone was targeted by spyware. Yambio’s organization works with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to collect evidence of abuse suffered by migrants in Libyan detention Centres. Yambio, who was once a detainee at the Mitiga prison […]