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Tunisia faces imminent locust invasion

Tunisia braces for a locust invasion coming from Libya, as the country experiences a rainy season auguring well for the farming season. The agriculture ministry confirmed that desert locusts have been found south in the region of Tataouine, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions. Desert locusts can consume vast amounts of crops and vegetation. A […]

Uganda: Opposition leader faces military trial following controversial Kenya return

Prominent Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has appeared before a military court in Kampala facing serious charges, including endangering national security, illegal firearms possession and international arms negotiations. The hearing follows his alleged forced return from Kenya, where his wife claims he was kidnapped during a book launch event. The 68-year-old former presidential candidate, who […]

Libya: Haftar opens embassy in Damascus

Libyan retired and rebel General Khalifa Haftar Tuesday opened a Libyan embassy in the Syria capital Damascus amid warming ties with the Bashar Al Assad regime in view of countering Turkey’s influence. Haftar attended the ceremony, according to the Syrian state-run news agency, SANA. The opening of the mission came following a trip by a […]