AFRICOM chief says U.S. will co-develop with Morocco a Peacekeeping Center of Excellence
AFRICOM chief General Michael Langley has said that, for the time being, it is unlikely to relocate AFRICOM’s headquarters
The UN Security Council has renewed its mandate allowing inspections of vessels suspected of violating Libya’s arms embargo, Libya Observer reports. The six-month extension, backed by France and Greece, passed with 13 votes, while Russia and China abstained, citing concerns over EU-led Operation IRINI's effectiveness. The embargo, in place since 2011, permits inspections in international waters when violations are suspected. The UN Secretary-General will report on enforcement progress within five months.
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