Morocco Says It Arrested Four IS-Linked Jihadist Suspects
Morocco on Monday arrested four suspects allegedly linked to the Islamic State (IS) group who were plotting “dangerous and imminent terrorist” attacks, the judicial police said.
Africa
Turkey and Russia’s deepening roles in Libya complicate peace efforts
Plans for a durable Libyan ceasefire are to be endorsed by diplomats from 15 countries on Monday, but the value of the commitments made in the virtual meeting are belied by signs that deepening involvement in the country by rival external powers including Russia and Turkey could complicate efforts to form an interim government of national unity.
Military appointed to key posts in Mali’s interim govt
A transition government tasked with leading Mali back to civilian rule was appointed on Monday, with numerous members of the military junta that seized power in a coup occupying key posts.
Following the bloodless August 18 coup that toppled president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the junta vowed to relinquish control and hold fresh elections.
Erdogan seeks to firm up GNA ties despite Sarraj’s intent to exit
Ankara has huge economic and strategic stakes in Libya, which it seeks to maintain.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday his country aims to strengthen relations with Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA).
Italy Is Using the Pandemic to Keep More Migrants From Its Shores
The Mediterranean Sea is still the principal corridor for migrants trying to enter the European Union, and Italy is in effect its front door.
Oil Blockades, Protests and Resignations: The Latest on Libya’s Conflict
The Libyan people continue to suffer as the country’s politics are fractured and regional powers seek to advance their own interests.
Nearly a decade into Libya’s byzantine conflict, a sustainable solution appears as distant as ever, even though negotiations are ongoing. As global and regional players jockey for influence, international efforts to resolve the conflict remain stymied and ineffective.
Turkey, Russia seen hampering settlement process in Libya
Turkey and Russia are moving counter the international efforts led by the United States to impose a new political settlement in Libya, which brings the spectre of war to the fore again about a month and a half after the rival parties in the conflict announced a ceasefire following a year and a half of war on the outskirts of Tripoli.
UN registers Turkey’s maritime deal with Libya
A November 2019 agreement between Turkey and Libya determines a portion of Turkey’s maritime rights in the region.
Esper pushes reluctant Maghreb to curb Chinese, Russian influence
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper highlighted Washington’s focus on containing Chinese and Russian influence in Africa as he arrived in Tunisia Wednesday.
Egypt wants Syria back in the Arab League and a military alliance against Turkey
Recent military contacts between Armenia and Azerbaijan have gradually shifted the focus from a topic that should not be left in the background. We are talking about Turkey, Libya, Greece, Syria and … Egypt.