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‘Islamic State’: Weakened, but still dangerous
Middle East
January 2, 2021
‘Islamic State’: Weakened, but still dangerous
A few years ago, “Islamic State” was a powerful terrorist organization. Today, it has largely gone underground, but it continues…
Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread
Middle East
December 24, 2020
Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has imposed a curfew, closed restaurants in major cities and banned public and private gatherings…
Self-immolation persists as grim form of protest in Tunisia
Middle East
December 17, 2020
Self-immolation persists as grim form of protest in Tunisia
KASSERINE, Tunisia (AP) — In his old life, Hosni Kalaia remembers strolling the streets of his hometown of Kasserine in…
Moroccan authorities prevent protest against Israel ties in Rabat
Middle East
December 15, 2020
Moroccan authorities prevent protest against Israel ties in Rabat
RABAT (Reuters) – Moroccan authorities on Monday prevented a protest in the capital Rabat against the kingdom’s move to normalize…
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
Middle East
December 14, 2020
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Still recovering from COVID-19, Algeria’s president suddenly reappeared Sunday after nearly two months out of the…
UN: 20,000 foreign fighters in Libya are a ‘serious crisis’
Middle East
December 3, 2020
UN: 20,000 foreign fighters in Libya are a ‘serious crisis’
CAIRO (AP) — The top UN official for Libya said Wednesday there are at least 20,000 foreign fighters and mercenaries…
Al-Qaida names new North Africa leader, reports kidnap death
Middle East
November 23, 2020
Al-Qaida names new North Africa leader, reports kidnap death
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Al-Qaida’s North African branch said it has appointed a new leader after confirming the death of…
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
World
November 23, 2020
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The United Nations urged Ethiopia on Monday to ensure the protection of civilians, a day after Prime…
Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle
World
November 22, 2020
Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The Ethiopian military plans to use tanks to encircle Mekelle, the capital of northern Tigray region,…
Ethiopia denies talks on conflict after African Union names envoys
World
November 21, 2020
Ethiopia denies talks on conflict after African Union names envoys
NAIROBI/ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia denied on Saturday that talks on the growing conflict in its northern Tigray region were…