PC member under fire for calling for halt to Sirte takeover operation
A member of the Presidential Council (PC) of UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has attracted public fury to himself after he called for a […]
Turkey
Rabat & Ankara Pledge to Readjust FTA in Two Weeks
Morocco and Turkey have agreed to adjust their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) so that it will be “beneficial for both parties”, said on Wednesday Moroccan […]
Arab League warns against ‘foreign interference’ in Libya
The Arab League has warned against deployment of foreign fighters in Libya. In an emergency meeting in Cairo Tuesday, the council of the League urged […]
Turkey lifts visa requirements for Algerians aged under 18 and above 65
Algerians aged under 18 and above 65 will no longer need a visa to travel to Turkey, according to a decree published by Turkish authorities […]
Nigerian police frees four abducted Turks
The Nigerian police have secured the release of four Turkish construction workers kidnapped one week ago. Police spokesman, Frank Mba, told AFP Sunday, the four […]
Pope to visit Morocco in March – Vatican
Pope Francis will make a two-day apostolic visit to Morocco next year, the Vatican has announced on Tuesday. The pope has accepted the King Mohamed […]
Algeria: Ailing Bouteflika asked to run for fifth term
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been given vote of confidence to stand for next year election despite his poor health condition, since he suffered a […]
Speaker of Somalia’s parliament resigns amid political crisis
The speaker of Somalia’s parliament has resigned on Monday following a dispute with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. Mohamed Osman Jawari had submitted his resignation letter […]
Turkey, Sudan ink deals to restore Red Sea Port and Naval Dock
Turkey signed an agreement with Sudan to rebuild a ruined Ottoman port city on Sudan’s Red Sea coast. Turkey will also build a naval dock […]
Turkish President Shows Support for Sudanese Leader Wanted by The Hague
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Khartoum in a show of support for Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, who is wanted on charges of genocide […]