The new Tuareg tribal chief in Mali’s Kidal region rejected the struggle for independence or autonomy in the northern desert in a statement on Wednesday, instead issuing a plea for unity. The stance puts him on a collision course with Tuareg rebels who are demanding a separate homeland in the …

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday as the two held a “closed session” in which they discussed concerted efforts in the “fight against terrorism”, a presidential statement said on Thursday. The statement added that military and security cooperation between the two states has …

Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Algeria to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of oil, gas and power. The agreement was signed by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed and Algieria’s Foreign Minister, Ramtane Lamamr. It is aimed to improve and stimulate economic …