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African crises: The ineffectiveness of the African UnionF

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 Ababa this weekend for the...

Tunisia: President fires Tunisia rep in UN over his criticism of US Mideast planF

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 ambassador to the United...

Libya: Russia in denial over its mercenaries in LibyaF

United Nations, United States, Feb 6, 2020  - Russia on Wednesday blocked a UN draft resolution on Libya due to inclusion of the word "mercenary" in the text, diplomats said, casting doubt that a Security Council vote will occur by week's end. "There are a few...

Morocco: Rights groups urge Morocco to free people jailed for their political opinionF

Rabat, Feb 5, 2020 - Human rights groups called Wednesday for the release of at least 10 Moroccan citizens arrested and prosecuted over the past five months who "did nothing but peacefully express critical opinions". Those arrested include students, artists, citizen...

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