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Egypt wants AU membership restored

Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmi urged here on Monday the African Union (AU) to restore Egypt’s membership suspended after the ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi. Fahmi, who was on a two-day visit to Algeria, indicated at a joint press conference with his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra that the decision to freeze Egypt’s …

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US to discuss with Tunisia on boosting security

The head of the US military’s Africa Command held talks with Tunisia’s Prime Minister Ali Larayedh on security cooperation, notably to stem arms trafficking, the government said Wednesday. The meeting with General David Rodriguez “was an opportunity to discuss the security issue, ways of cooperating and how the United States

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Libya moves main armed militia group outside Tripoli

A main armed militia group in Libya has pulled out of Tripoli in accordance with a parliament decision to dissolve all armed formations in the capital, security sources said Wednesday. The armed group, Nawasi, handed over its military bases and airports on the outskirts of the capital Tuesday.

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Algerian president pledges to improve relation with Morocco

President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika said on Sudnay that he is committed to reinforce ties with Morocco, as he congratulated Moroccan King Mohammed VI for the 58th anniversary of the independence of his nation, a couple of weeks after a diplomatic crisis sparked between the two neighboring nations. “It is …

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