Trubled Sahel Region

Morocco: Arrest of two ISIS-affiliated suspects

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) arrested two suspects affiliated with ISIS on Tuesday.   A statement from the BCIJ, which works under the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), said that the suspects were active in Ait Melloul, a city in the suburban area of Agadir and Oulad Berhil in the Taroudant Province. […]

Egypt: Sisi’s Iftar message to Egyptians

President Sisi has called on the Egyptians to be united against those who want to destabilize the country during a weekly Ramadan event dubbed the ‘Egyptian Family Iftar.’ The event is attended by members of the civil society from different walks of life together with tribes’ representatives. Bombings and armed attacks have become a daily […]

Trump announces surprise summit with five West African leaders

President Donald Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for an unexpected summit scheduled July 9-11, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with West African nations. The surprise announcement represents a continuation of intensifying American diplomatic efforts toward the African continent, following recent successful mediation between regional partners. Last month, the White […]