A New Africa Front?: How Russia’s exit from Syria is impacting Libya and making Morocco a key player for Europe
Interesting developments are taking place in north Africa as a result of the recent regime change in Syria. And these developments are intertwined with the Ukraine war. As has been reported, Russia is looking
The Media Line8d
Algerian Military Secures Release of Kidnapped Spanish Tourist
Algeria’s Defense Ministry reported late Tuesday that Spanish tourist Gilbert Navarro, kidnapped earlier this month near the country’s southern border with Mali, has been safely recovered. According to the ministry, Navarro was handed over to the army’s security services and is unharmed.
Mali rebel group frees Spanish national kidnapped in Algeria
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A rebel alliance in Mali said Tuesday it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week. The Azawad Liberation Front, or FLA, a coalition of separatist armed groups in Mali’s predominately Tuareg north, said on X that it freed Spanish citizen Gilbert Navarro.
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Russia’s potential moves spark debate amid Tartus lease termination
The arrival of two Russian cargo ships, Sparta and Sparta II, at the port of Tartus on January 22 has intensified speculation about Russia's next steps in the Middle East and North Africa. With heavy weapons,
UN refugee chief calls for more help for Syria as refugees begin to return en masse
The United Nations refugee chief said Saturday that some 200,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since the government of Bashar Assad was
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With Franco-Algerian relations at an all-time low, can they get back on track?
The turbulent relationship between France and its former colony Algeria has hit an all-time low, with the two countries accusing one another of humiliation and wilfully inflaming tensions. RFI
The National Interest6d
Russia’s Mediterranean Fleet Is in Big Trouble
It is possible Russia could deploy its nuclear-powered submarines to the Mediterranean, but that is unlikely. The waters are a de facto NATO lake that has limited entry points and the Kremlin may not want to have the movements of the subs tracked.
What do we know about the Russian ‘spy ship’ tracked in UK waters?
The Kremlin is suspected of deploying the vessel to stalk the seabed, gathering intelligence that could be used in acts of sabotage. #EuroVerify
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Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)
As mentioned above, Jabhat al-Nusra, HTS’s precursor organization, was formed in Syria in 2011 as al-Qaeda’s affiliate within the opposition to the Assad regime. Nusra’s leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, quickly established a capable organization ...
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Amina J. Mohammed calls for action against terrorism in Africa
Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed emphasized that Africa has unfortunately become the focal point of global terrorism.