Slave trade in Libya may be crime against humanity, UN warns
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday voiced “grave concern” about modern slavery in Libya, warning that the sale of migrants into slavery in the […]
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Uganda starts pulling out troops from Somalia
Uganda has begun the withdrawal of its troops serving in the African Union mission (Amisom) in Somalia. The withdrawal of 281 army personnel comes as […]
Zimbabwe inks first post-Mugabe loan with China
Zimbabwe’s new government has inked a $153 million loan agreement with China on Wednesday to finance expansion and refurbishment of its international airport in Harare […]
Morocco Summons US Envoy in Rabat over Jerusalem
Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita summoned US chargé d’affair Stephanie Miley in Rabat in a meeting attended by the Ambassadors of the four other permanent […]
Saudi Arabia pledges $100 million to G5 Sahel military force
Saudi Arabia has promised up to $100 million to support the Joint counterterrorism force, set up by the Group of Five Sahel States, known as […]
Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem would have negative impact on peace prospects, warns Mohammed VI
The US Administration’s intention to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to transfer the United States’ Embassy to the Holy city, “would have […]
Switzerland to return $321m confiscated funds to Nigeria
Switzerland will soon return to the Nigerian government $321m confiscated from Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha’s clan, Swiss government said on Monday. According to Transparency International, […]
Sierra Leone sells its egg-sized 709-carat diamond for $6.5 million
The government of Sierra Leone has sold a 709-carat rough diamond, named the ‘peace diamond’, at an auction in New York on Monday, fetching a […]
South Africa eager to foster ties with Morocco, Zuma says
President of South Africa Jacob Zuma said his country is eager to foster ties with Morocco and to give substance to the promising future awaiting […]
CAF grants $2.5m to Africa’s 2018 World Cup teams
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will give $500,000 to each of the five African countries who will be representing the continent at the next […]