Eurasia Press & News
A terrorist cell composed of ten people, including two women, was dismantled by the Investigation and Research Unit of the Enfidha National Guard (governorate of Sousse), according to the Interior Ministry. The terrorists used to operate in Hammam Sousse, Akouda, Hergla and Kalaa Kebira. Between 25 and 45 years old, …
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January, 2017
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3 January
Burkina Faso president addresses nation after deadly attack killing 12
Burkina Faso President addressed the nation after 12 soldiers were killed, buildings burned and weapons carried away in a gunmen attack on a military camp on Friday close to the border with Mali. At least 40 heavily armed unidentified men, early on Friday, attacked the military position of Nassoumbou, 45 …
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December, 2016
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8 December
Tunisia expresses will to help Libya evade division
The Tunisian President, Beiji Caid Essebsi, said his country wishes that Libya’s unity process can take effect as soon as possible, saying Tunisia is ready to provide any assistance along with Libya’s neighbouring countries, Algeria and Egypt. In an interview with Euronews, Essebsi said Tuesday that his country’s desire is …
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8 December
UN Security Council calls for quick implementation of political deal in Libya
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for a quick implementation of a political deal in Libya in order to stop fighting and form a national unity government in the North African country. The 15-nation UN body, in a press statement issued here late Wednesday, said that the council members …
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8 December
Egypt's FM to meet the next UN secretary-general in New York
Egypt’s foreign minister Sameh Shoukry arrived in New York City Tuesday night to meet with the next secretary-general of the United Nations Antonio Guterres after concluding a four day visit to Washington, the ministry’s spokesperson said. In an official statement on Wednesday, the spokesperson said that Shoukry will dicuss with …
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8 December
Belgian PM visits Algeria to discuss security
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) meets with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmalek Sellal in Algiers, Algeria, on Dec. 6, 2016. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel on Tuesday kicked off an official visit to Algeria to boost bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of security and economy. ALGIERS, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) …
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8 December
DRC UN mission braces for clashes as leader's term ends
The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is bracing for violence ahead of the official end of President Joseph Kabila’s term on December 20, amid moves to extend the leader’s mandate. In an address to the Security Council, which was holding talks on the country after …
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8 December
Libyan militias launch assault on vital oil terminals
Libyan militias that were expelled from the eastern city of Benghazi are now advancing toward the country’s vital oil terminals, seeking to establish control over Libya’s primary revenue source. The so-called Benghazi Defense Force launched its assault on Wednesday, taking over three eastern towns including the al-Sidra terminal, according to …
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8 December
UN: Boko Haram remains a threat even as they lose territory
The UN’s envoy for Central Africa says a multinational regional force has reclaimed much of the territory controlled by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin but the extremist group remains a serious threat to regional stability. Francois Lounceny Fall told the Security Council on Wednesday that Boko Haram’s ability …
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8 December
Egyptian authorities arrest son of ousted president Morsi
An Egyptian official says security forces have arrested the son of ousted Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. The official says that Osama Morsi was wanted by authorities, without providing further details.
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