Trump’s about turn on Libya infuriates beleaguered Tripoli
Thousands have taken to the streets of Tripoli protesting US President Donald Trump’s support for the rebel leader attacking the Libyan capital. Trump’s about-turn flied in the face of his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who earlier this week called on Khalifa Hafar to stop his advance on Tripoli. The United States was among the […]
Egyptians vote to extend President El Sisi’s term until 2030
Egyptians are voting in a three-day referendum that’s expected to extend President Abdelfattah El Sisi’s power until 2030. Parliament earlier this week voted overwhelmingly to extend the President’s term for two year and then to allow him a further term of six years. Amnesty International is one of a few critical voices in Egypt where […]
Islamic State launches its first attack in the DRC
The terror group calling itself Islamic State claims to have made its first attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They say they killed three Congolese soldiers in Bovta, which is near the Ugandan border. ends intro Congolese military authorities, who confirm the deaths of two soldiers, are blaming the Islamist militia called Allied Democratic […]