Eurasia

Algeria satisfied by cooperation with France on regional issues

Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal expressed Thursday, in Algiers, his “satisfaction” with the quality of the Algerian-French cooperation on regional and international issues of common interest. “Allow me to express my satisfaction with the quality of our cooperation on regional and international issues of common interest, including those relating to peace …

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Algeria calls EU to support resolution of refugee crisis

Algeria has called Thursday in Amman (Jordan) European countries to provide “efficient” assistance and support to address the impact of refugee crisis on host countries. “Algeria calls neighbouring countries of the northern shore of the Mediterranean to financially assist host countries in addressing the consequences of humanitarian and environmental issues …

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US wants 'proof' of progress by Sudan's government on Darfur

US Ambassador Nikki Haley said on Tuesday the Trump administration wants to see “proof” from Sudan’s government — not more words — that it is making progress toward peace and protecting civilians in its vast and troubled Darfur region. A review of the 17 000-strong joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping …

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Fighting sends 3 000 South Sudanese into Uganda this week

The United Nations says roughly 3 000 South Sudanese refugees have crossed into Uganda after fighting in the eastern town of Pajok. The UN refugee agency spokesperson Katherine Weinright says that represents a “significant increase” in the number of refugees in the Lamwo area of Uganda. The influx is expected …

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Somalia leader declares country a war zone

Somalia’s new president has declared the country a war zone and replaced its military and intelligence chiefs while instructing the army to prepare a new offensive against al-Shabaab extremists. The shakeup on Thursday is an attempt to improve the worsening security situation as the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab steps up its deadly …

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AFRICOM Seeks Collaboration with Nigerian Military

The United States African Command (AFRICOM) has sought for more Collaborative efforts in terms of Training and Security between the U.S and Nigeria. The Commander AFRICOM General Thomas Waldhauser made this declaration while delivering a lecture for Course 25 Participants at The National Defence College, Abuja. The Commander re-iterated the …

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Mali's state of emergency extended by 10 days

The state of emergency in force almost non-stop for 16 months in Mali was extended by 10 days from Friday, the government said. The fresh extension would allow the government to “further strengthen prevention and counter-terrorism measures, and increase the operational capabilities and processes of the armed forces and security,” …

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Egypt, UK hold military talks

Army chief of staff Mahmoud Hegazy met on Tuesday with British deputy chief of the defence staff, Mark Carleton-Smith, who was heading a delegation visiting Egypt. The meeting discussed a joint cooperation in the military field between the two countries, in light of the terrorism challenging the region, a statement …

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French PM visits Algeria

French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve started Wednesday, a two-day working visit to Algeria, which is part of the regular consultations between the two countries. Upon his arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport, Cazeneuve was welcomed by Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal and members of the government.

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Trump says US will forge a 'great bond' with Egypt

President Donald Trump signaled a new era in US-Egypt relations on Monday, assuring his Egyptian counterpart that years of tepid relations will now give way to a “great bond” between their two nations. Trump reunited with President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi for talks ranging from collaboration against the Islamic State group to …

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