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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI holds a book during a visit, at the presidential palace in Abidjan June 2, 2015. REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon

‘Western Sahara’ Crisis Looms over Africa-Arab Summit Preparatory Meetings

by Sawsan Abu-Husain | Nov 23, 2016 | World

Malabo – Several countries announced they would withdraw from the 4th Africa-Arab Summit to be held on Wednesday in the Republican of Equatorial Guinea, due to the insistence of African Union to include delegation of the Western Sahara in the annual meeting. During a...

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Arab and African leaders at the 3rd Africa-Arab Summit (Reuters)

4th Africa-Arab Summit to Call on UNSC to Face JASTA

by Sawsan Abu-Husain | Nov 22, 2016 | World

Malabo – Countries participating in the 4TH Africa-Arab Summit will call on the United Nations Security Council to counter the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, know as JASTA, which was passed by the U.S. Senate earlier this year. The law, which enables...

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Supporters of Libya’s unity government hold signs during a demonstration at Martyrs’ Square in Tripoli April 1, 2016. REUTERS/Hani Amara

Libyan FM: Solution in Libya Depends on Leadership’s Commitment to Political Decision

by Sawsan Abu-Husain | Nov 22, 2016 | Interviews

Malabo – Libyan Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammed Taha Siala said that the key solution to the political crisis in Libya depends on ending divisions between the political and military leaderships. He also stressed the importance of the parliament focusing on...