former British Offcial Mark-Field

Burkina Faso declares ‘general mobilization’ after series of terrorist attacks

Burkina Faso’s military junta declared a ‘general mobilization’ which should help the army to recapture 40% of the country’s territory, which is controlled by terrorists affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as the deadly insurgency continues. The goal of the ‘general mobilization’ is to give the state “all necessary means” to combat a […]

Italy reaffirms support to Morocco’s “serious & credible” efforts for resolution of Sahara conflict

The Italian government reaffirmed on Wednesday its firm supportive stand to the “serious and credible” efforts made by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. In a Joint press release issued following the visit paid by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to Rome, Italy reiterates its position on the Sahara as stated […]

Terrorism: Macron meets G5-Sahel Countries’ leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting this Monday the presidents of the five countries forming the G5-Sahel, namely Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, to discuss the future of French military presence in the region. President Macron last Month called for the meeting, taking place in the southwestern French city of Pau, in the […]