Iraq concludes billion dollar arms deal
Russia has become Iraq’s second biggest arms-supplier after a document issued at a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister, Nuri al-Maliki, and Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry […]
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Turkey retaliates Syria shelling
Turkey has shelled Syrian government targets after one of its border town, Akcakale, registered five civilian casualties from an “artillery fire belonging to the Syrian […]
Sudan and South: Oil and Trade Deal
The two Sudans have been able to come to terms regarding the oil exportation from South Sudan and the usage of Sudan’s pipelines and port […]
Iran Revolutionary Guards in Syria and Lebanon
Iran has confirmed the presence of its ”military advisors” in Syria and neighboring Lebanon. It is really a scary thing because these aides, who are […]
Tunisia: Salafist leader avoids arrest
The salafist leader in Tunisia, Saif-Allah Benahssine, has escaped arrest from security forces after the mosque was surrounded. They wanted to take him into custody […]
Iraq Fugitive VP Gets Death Sentence Amidst outbursts of violence
The Iraqi fugitive Sunni Vice-President Tariq al-Hashemi has been sentenced to death by hanging as a new wave of deadly blasts and attacks rocked the […]
Michelle Obama’s speech: forgotten Africa?
All those expecting that the first lady would tackle issues of development and Africa were kind of disappointed at the end of her speech at […]
Libya’s assembly suspends old regime figures
Three members of the newly elected national assembly members in the country’s first democratic elections have been suspended from their official duties announced the spokesman […]
Nigeria lost more than $400 billion of oil proceeds since 1960
Nigeria has lost more than $400 billion of its oil revenue because of theft or mismanagement since the country’s independence in 1960. The figure was […]
EUCAP SAHEL Niger mission kicks off to fight terrorism, secure uranium
The new European mission meant to support the fight against organized crime and terrorism in the Sahel region, dubbed “EUCAP SAHEL Niger” kicked off earlier […]