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Algeria Prepares for War with Morocco, Panics Due to Israel – Report
In November, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed the first-ever defense and security memorandum of understanding with his Moroccan counterpart.
Sudan PM’s Resignation Leaves Military in a Bind as Protests Rage on
Meanwhile, more than 50 people have reportedly been killed in protests against the military that began after Hamdok was toppled in an Oct. 25 coup and have continued since he was reinstated a month later.
Sudan’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Continued Unrest
However, the deal was highly criticized by pro-democracy demonstrators, with tens of thousands of Sudanese protesting the deal. Critics said the deal was insufficient and did not do enough do satisfy demands for a civilian-led government.
Freelance Journalist Accredited to The Associated Press detained in Ethiopia
From: VOA A freelance video journalist accredited to The Associated Press in Ethiopia has been detained by police…
French Army Leaves Timbuktu for First Time Since Arriving in 2013
From: VOA French troops have left a military base in Timbuktu, Mali, where they were posted since liberating…
The Ultra-violent Cult That Became a Global Mafia
From: BBC During quiet moments, after he has finished lecturing for the day, Dr John Stone has flashbacks.…
Libya Court Reinstates Gadhafi Presidential Bid Amid Election Chaos
From: VOA A Libyan court ruled on Thursday that the son of the late leader Moammar Gadhafi could…
Protesters, Angry at Insecurity, Call for Burkina Faso’s President to Resign
From: VOA Security is getting worse in Burkina Faso, with the deadliest attacks by Islamist militants in the…
Morocco Mulls Buying Israeli Radar, Drones, Jets Upgrade – Report
From: JPost Morocco has broached buying Israeli-made pilotless planes and anti-missile systems, and commissioning an Israeli upgrade of…
UN Security Council Threatens Sanctions Against Libya Election Spoilers
From: VOA The U.N. Security Council threatened sanctions Wednesday against spoilers in Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled…