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German is set to offer a double digit military package to Tunisia to help it bolster security at its border with Libya in the fight against IS militants. German media “Der Spiegel” reported on Friday, without indicating sources, the sum will be used to buy “armoured personnel carriers” to improve national forces fight against extremists […]
The German software firm SAP has opened its new office in Morocco, confirming the company’s expansion in Africa. SAP new platform was installed in Casablanca’s CasaNearShore Park, a service area dedicated to companies specializing in software development, infrastructure management, back office banking and insurance and customer relationship management… The Casanearshore, the largest in North Africa, […]
The United States Tuesday imposed sanctions on Prime Minister of the Tripoli-based Salvation Government seen by Washington as a major obstacle to the UN-backed political process. President Obama authorized the US Treasury to impose sanctions of Khalifa Ghwell and all other Libyans who have been opposed to the political process and impeded the establishment of […]
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 […]
Moroccan and American servicemen will organize their joint annual military exercise “African Lion” from April 18 to 27 in southern Morocco, according to press reports. This military drill seeks to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. It involves various types of training including command post, live-fire and maneuvering, peace […]
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has condemned in the most vigorous terms the simultaneous terror attacks that targeted Sunday the Ivorian seaside resort of Grand Bassam. The King sent a message of condolences to President Alassane Ouattara and also talked to him over the phone. According to a statement released by the Royal Office Sunday […]
The Presidency Council (PC) based in Tunisia and formed under the Libya Political Agreement announced that the majority of the lawmakers at the Tobruk-based parliament signed a document supporting the Government of National Accord (GNA) giving a “green light to start work.” The council said in a statement that Libya’s Political Dialogue Team (PDT,) a […]
Tunisian security forces killed early Monday 13 terrorists and arrested 6 others after assailants launched twin attacks against a military barrack and security check points at Ben Guerdane, in the governorate of Medenine. The Defense Ministry spokesman Belhassen Oueslati told reporters that forces took control of the situation after a group of terrorists launched coordinated […]
Tunisian security forces have killed five “militants” near the border with Libya and the commander of the forces has been injured in the clash, the Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday. “Five terrorists holed up in a house in El Aouija were killed by troops and police,” the ministry spokesman Belhassen Oueslati said. A civilian who […]
Tunisian security forces killed late Monday four militants in a clash near the Algerian border, the Interior Ministry announced. “Special Forces units killed four terrorists in Ain Jafal region between Sbeitla and Jelma in clashes,” the Interior Ministry said in a statement without giving further details. The information came as London announced some 20 British […]