Algeria Seeks Super Lynx Choppers
The Algerian government is seeking to purchase six Super Lynx 300 helicopters for its new Meko A200 frigates to be supplied by German navy. These […]
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Libya: The peaceful political transition
The political transition in Libya has peacefully been achieved in a symbolic ceremony in Tripoli. The newly appointed assembly took the reins from the NTC […]
Egypt launches cleansing operation in Sinai
Following Sunday’s deadly attack on Egypt’s border with Israel, that left 16 Egyptian border troops dead, Egypt launched on Wednesday an air strike on militants […]
France will not send troops to Mali
France will not send troops to Mali but will support an African military intervention in the country to crack down on Islamist rebels, French Defense […]
Mauritania: The president refuses to resign
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, the president of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania has refuted calls from the opposition calling for his resignation from power. They […]
Three suspected members of al-Qaida arrested in Spain
Three suspected members of al-Qaida have been arrested in Spain, it was officially announced in Madrid Thursday. Spanish Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz who made […]
Tunisia: Protests against ex-political prisoners’ compensation
“Neither compensation nor hypocrisy, gang of thieves!”, “Poor people are in need of this money!” and “Shame on those who profit from their political battles!” […]
Maghreb Countries Urged to Cooperate in Fight against AQIM
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta has called on Maghreb countries to work together in the fight against the terror group, Al-Qaeda in the […]
US freezes military aid to Rwanda
The United States announced it was freezing its $200,000 worth military aid to Rwanda amid allegations the Rwandan government is stirring violence in neighboring Democratic […]
Egypt: UNC graduated technocrat designated PM
Almost a month after he was sworn in as Egypt’s first elected president, Mohammed Morsi on Tuesday designated an unknown technocrat, Hesham Kandil, as his […]