US secretary of state antony blinken -UN envoy Staffan de Mistura

Libya: GNA forces wounded in Tripoli offensive to be treated in Italy

Forces loyal to UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) who have been wounded while defending Tripoli against east-based military commander’s military offensive on the capital, will be treated in Italy, following discussions between GNA’s Head and the ambassador of the EU country. GNA leader Faiez Serraj discussed Thursday with Italian ambassador Giuseppe Buccino, medical treatment […]

Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery

Mali has started building a new gold refinery with Russian and Swiss partners, which officials say will help the country gain greater control over its gold exports, Reuters reported. The 200-ton-capacity facility is being developed in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm, with the Malian state holding a controlling stake. At […]

Germany: Three IS Alleged Money Sponsors Arrested

German authorities have arrested three young men suspected of giving money to IS sympathizers, ready to join the terrorist group in Syria and Iraq at the time German authorities fear infiltration of IS militants in the army ranks, reports say. The three men, a 25-year old German and two Turkish citizens aged between 20 and […]