Spain Scraps Sale of 400 Laser-guided Bombs to KSA

Madrid has cancelled the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia for fear that the arsenal could be used in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Spanish Ministry of Defense, which said that the government decided to halt a military deal under which Spain was to supply 400 […]

Nationwide Yemeni ceasefire to be respected by all or no deal, Saudi FM

The newly installed Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir announced that a five-day conditioned nationwide ceasefire in Yemen is underway but stressed that its longevity will depend on Houthis’ actions. The urgent need to decree a ceasefire has been stressed by humanitarian relief organizations which find difficulties reaching the populations needing help. During a joint press […]

Mauritania: President Ghazouani to visit Burkina Faso in maiden international trip

Mauritania’s new President Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani has chosen Burkina Faso for his first international trip since ascending to power last month. The retired general turned President will attend the G5 meeting on security in the Sahel region, convening in the West African country on September 13. Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad and Mali form […]