Morocco is a source of stability for Spain and a strategic partner, said Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya. The Spanish official, who was paying her first visit to Morocco and her first visit abroad outside the European Union, since her appointment md-January, commended the close cooperation with Morocco in the fight against terrorism […]
A commission in military-ruled Niger suggested the country needs 5 years before it returns to civilian rule, triggering criticism from the regional bloc ECOWAS. The military seized power in 2023, ousting President Mohamed Bazoum. Following the coup ECOWAS imposed sanctions on the coup leaders and suspended Niger from all ECOWAS decision-making bodies. Niger joined other […]
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika last weekend dismissed two powerful army generals, the official news agency APS said. The generals, Said Bey and Lahbib Chentouf, had been in charge of the first and second military regions. Algeria is divided into six military regions. Algeria’s army has long been considered a behind-the-scene decision-maker. The presidency did not […]
