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Immigration: Hundreds of migrants rescued at sea to disembark in ItalyF

Rome, Jan 28, 2020 (AFP) - More than 400 migrants pulled from the sea in recent days will be allowed to disembark in Italy, a rescue charity said on Tuesday. "Forced to risk their lives to flee across the Mediterranean, 216 men, 38 women and 149 children will soon...

Mauritania: Authorities arrest men over homosexualityF

Nouakchott, Jan 28, 2020 - Prosecutors in the Mauritania, where homosexuality is outlawed, have detained and charged 10 young men after a video presented as a "gay marriage" surfaced, a legal source said Tuesday. "The prosecutor's office sent the young homosexual...

Algeria: Fighter jet crashes in Oum El Bouaghi during trainingF

Algiers, Jan 28, 2020 - An Algerian fighter jet has crashed on a night training exercise in the east of the North African country killing both of its crew, the defence ministry said Tuesday.  An investigation has been opened into why the Russian-built Sukhoi Su-30...

Sahel: Concern in France as US military prepares to reduce its presence in the SahelF

Washington, Jan 27, 2020 - French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly warned Monday that expected cuts to the Pentagon's African operations would hamper efforts against jihadist groups, especially in the Sahel region. But US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper made clear...

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