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Former Spanish FM calls on EU to play “a leading role” in settlement of Sahara conflict

The European Union is called upon to play a “leading role” in reviving talks between the parties for the final settlement of the conflict over the Sahara, underlined former Spanish Foreign Minister Ana Palacio.   The status quo in the Sahara – and in the Maghreb more broadly – cannot last, noted the former Spanish […]

Somalia requests end of UN mission as Shabab attacks surge

Somalia has asked the UN to terminate its mission in the war-stricken country as attacks by Al-Qaida-linked Shabab militants. Somalia has sent a letter to UN chief Antonio Guterres expressing the government’s wish to end the mission of the UN, which has been operating in the country since 1993. The current mandate of the UN […]

Morocco’s approach to counter extremism, a fundamental reference – international expert

Morocco’s approach to dealing with religious extremism is a fundamental reference, said international expert and lecturer at German Leipzig University’s Global & European Studies Institute, Gilad Ben Nun, describing this approach as successful. “An overview of Morocco’s general approach to combating religious extremism gives a clear measure of the success of such efforts. The fact […]