Libya
Newly released documents show Tony Blair lobbied Libya for arms deal
Recently declassified documents from the UK Cabinet Office have shed light on former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s efforts to
UN-backed human rights investigators on Friday called for an "independent and impartial force" to protect civilians in Sudan's ongoing war, accusing both sides of war crimes, including murder, mutilation, and torture. In their first report, the fact-finding team warned that foreign governments arming and financing the warring factions could be complicit. The report also accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and their allies of crimes against humanity, including rape, sexual slavery, and persecution.
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Libya
Newly released documents show Tony Blair lobbied Libya for arms deal
Recently declassified documents from the UK Cabinet Office have shed light on former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s efforts to
Morocco
Morocco identifies MAD 12 billion in untapped export opportunities to African markets
Morocco has identified export opportunities worth MAD 12 billion (USD 1.18 billion) in African markets, announced Secretary of State
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is latest African country to announce withdrawal of French troops
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara, declared in a year-end speech on Tuesday that French troops will withdraw from the
Egypt
Egypt completes successful trial of Suez Canal extension
Egyptian authorities announced the successful passage of two ships through a newly constructed 10-kilometer extension of the Suez Canal, according