President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has started Tuesday a three-day to Algeria at the invitation of President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Kenyatta was welcomed upon his arrival at Houari-Boumediene International Airport by Speaker of
Egyptian FM visits Tunisia
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry started a foreign tour Tuesday, which will include Tunisia, France, Russia, and China, state media reported. During his visits, Shoukry will hold talks with the foreign ministers of Tunisia, Russia,
Security is Tunisia’s Major Challenge Today, says country’s PM
Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid called on governors to discharge their missions in countering terrorism and protecting borders against any threat to the national security. « Tunisia’s major challenge today is security, which requires a
Egypt carries airstrikes against IS in Libya
The Egyptian armed forces carried out an airstrike on the self-proclaimed ‘Islamic State’ in Libya. They hit camps, training sites, and ammunition and weaponry warehouses after 21 Coptic Egyptians were killed on Saturday. The strike,
Egypt to apply for North Africa candidacy on UNSC
Egypt intends to propose a special clause in the African Union (AU) for its role as a mediator in African disputes, according to a foreign ministry statement on Monday. The move will also outline Egypt’s
EU welcomes first results in Libya talks
The European Union’s top diplomat on Saturday welcomed the “initial progress” made in UN-brokered talks to end Libya’s civil war, conducted this week in Geneva. “Some steps in the right direction have been taken,” EU
UN to hold meeting on Libya tomorrow
The United Nations is gearing up to kick-start a new round of political talks this week aimed at easing the deepening political and security crisis afflicting Libya, the UN Mission in the strife-torn country has
Tunisian President, Defense Minister discuss security situation of the country
The security situation in the country, the military’s counter-terrorism efforts and the state of affairs on the border with Libya were addressed as President of the Republic Béji Caid Essebsi conferred, Thursday, with National Defence
Turkey warns its citizens to evacuate Libya
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has warned Turkish citizens in Libya to evacuate the country “immediately” through a statement released late on Jan. 7. “Because of the conflict and the airstrikes in Libya recently, we are
Mali calls for international force to help stabilize Libya
Mali’s foreign minister has told the UN Security Council that an international force could help stabilize Libya and the entire Sahel region and check the threat from Islamist groups. Mali is among five countries that launched an appeal