African crises: The ineffectiveness of the African Union
Addis Ababa, Feb 7, 2020 – Seven years ago, amid extravagant celebrations marking the African Union’s 50th anniversary, the continent’s heads of state declared they would “end all wars in Africa by 2020.” But as leaders travel to Addis...
Tunisia: President fires Tunisia rep in UN over his criticism of US Mideast plan
Tunis, Feb 7, 2020 – Tunisia fired its ambassador to the UN on Friday accusing him of failing to consult the foreign ministry on key issues that diplomatic sources said included Washington’s controversial Middle East peace plan. “Tunisia’s...Corruption in Algeria: Former governor arrested, ex-Industry Minister under investigation
Tunisia: Foreign investment shrinks in 2019
Libya: Salafi Madkhali force persecutes Sufi community in Sirte
Sahel: Outbreak of Congo fever in Mali, seven killed
Tunisian Customs seizes thousands of psychotropic pills in Sidi Bouzid, arrests Algerian trafficker
Tunisia: Police find unauthorized bullets in Skhira
Libya: Factory fire in Tripoli kills four
Chad: Twenty-five killed in Boko Haram attack in Lake Chad
Algeria intensifies harassment of religious minorities
After a two month lull, following heavy criticism on the forced closure of Christian churches in the Kabylie region, the authorities in Algeria resumed their repression against Christians this week, ordering the closure of two other Protestant churches in the province...Sahel: JNIM attacks Mali outpost near Mauritania, kills 20 troops
Sahel: Insurgents kill six Chadian troops in Lake Chad
Sahel: Insurgents raid Silgadji village in Burkina Faso, kill at least ten
