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Terrorism | 2014-05-07
Algeria confronts terror threat
With Mokhtar Belmokhtar openly pledging loyalty to al-Qaeda’s top boss, Algerian troops are stepping up their response the terror threat.
Politics | 2014-05-07
Little change in new Bouteflika cabinet
While Algeria’s new government includes more women and younger ministers, most key portfolios remain untouched.
Security | 2014-05-07
Benghazi local council faces obstacles
Newly elected local councils across Libya face the daunting task of building a modern state and filling a power vacuum.
Terrorism | 2014-05-07
Tunisia president pledges amnesty to jihadists
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki on Tuesday (May 6th) offered amnesty to jihadists, provided they had never been convicted of murder….
Security | 2014-05-07
Mali seeks security support from neighbours
Mali is working on security co-operation deals with Algeria, Mauritania, Niger and Chad, as well as a defence pact with France, The Punch reported on…
Elections | 2014-05-07
Mauritania opposition leader makes presidential bid
The leader of Mauritanian moderate opposition party El Wiam on Tuesday (May 6th) declared his candidacy for president, Al Akhbar reported….
Security | 2014-05-07
Tunisia, Libya discuss border co-operation
Tunisia is hosting Libya this week in Djerba for talks on border issues, TAP reported on Tuesday (May 6th). Officials from the two sides are discussi…