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Tripoli on edge after death of militia leader sparks fierce clashes

Tripoli descended into violence on Monday May 12 night following the mysterious killing of Abdul Ghani al-Kikli—also known as Ghniwa—the influential commander of the Stability Support Force. His sudden death triggered heavy clashes in Abu Salim and Mashrou, areas considered strongholds of his faction. The confrontations involved a powerful coalition of armed groups including the […]

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 […]

Benin, Bahamas establish diplomatic ties, scrap visa requirements

Benin and Bahamas have established diplomatic and cooperation relations between the two countries and have waived visa requirements for all sorts of passports. Fredrick Mitchell, Bahamas’s Foreign Minister and Benin’s counterpart Olushegun Adjadi Bakari sealed the move on the sidelines of the third South-South Summit (G77 + China) held in Kampala, Uganda. In line with […]