A suspect is led by Spanish National Police officers after being arrested in San Martin de la Vega

Algerian Djamel Okacha Takes Over Control of AQIM in Northern Mali

Algerian Islamist extremist Djamel Okacha has become the new commander of operations of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in Northern Mali, replacing Abu Zeid who was killed in a French-led military campaign in the impoverished African country. The confirmed death of Abu Zeid, who raised millions of dollars from kidnapping of Western hostages, […]

A long journey home: Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes to Nigeria

After more than a century abroad, 119 Benin Bronzes have returned to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of looted artifacts to date. Originally stolen during a brutal British raid on the Benin Kingdom in 1897, the sculptures — including royal regalia, plaques, and ceremonial figures — were officially handed over by the Netherlands in […]

‘Proud of belonging to Africa,’ King Mohammed VI says

King Mohammed VI expressed, in an interview with Malagasy media, strong pride of belonging to Africa and deep feelings of appreciation to African peoples and countries he has visited during his African tours. “I would like to pay tribute to my African brothers and to our continent. Every visit for me has been an occasion […]