Libya: GNA Forces Free 14 Civilians from IS-Held Positions in Sirte
Forces loyal to Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) announced Sunday they saved 14 civilians held up by the Islamic State group (IS) still controlling […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
Morocco Lifts Ban on Internet Voice Calls ahead of COP22
Morocco has lifted the ban on free mobile internet calls made on social networks including Skype, Viber, Tango, WhatsApp and Facebook, the national telecommunications regulatory […]
Around 240 Migrants Died in Past Two Days off Libya
Over 200 migrants have been unaccounted for over the past two days after their boats, unfit for the Mediterranean crossing, left Libya shores. According to […]
Nigerian Officials ‘Sexually Abused Girls’ – HRW
A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Army, vigilante groups and camp leaders of raping young […]
Kenya’s Growth to score 5.9% in 2016, World Bank
Kenya’s economy is expected to grow by 5.9 percent in 2016, the World Bank said in a report released on Monday. According to the World […]
French PM Valls Tours Togo, Ghana & Côte d’Ivoire
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls over the weekend toured Togo, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire to reassure countries that “have felt forgotten” by France over the […]
Mauritania: US Embassy Sounds Alarm against Looming Terrorist Attacks
The US embassy in Nouakchott Friday alerted American citizens against looming terrorist attacks in the North African country following calls launched by the Islamic State […]
Amnesty Int’l, Freedom House Worried about Gambia’s ICC Exit
Amnesty international and Freedom House on Thursday said Gambia’s decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a grave cause for worry. The Gambia […]
Botswana: GDP Growth Estimated at 4.4% for Next 6 Years
Botswana’s National Development Plan presented to Parliament on Wednesday indicated that the southern African nation’s economy will grow by an average of 4.4 percent annually […]
Trial of Rwanda’s ex-Spy Chief Pascal Simbikangwa Begins
Rwanda’s ex-spy chief, Pascal Simbikangwa, who was first convicted in France in 2014 is once again facing justice in an appeal case in Paris. Simbikangwa, […]