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North Africa
15 Egyptians dead as migrant boat capsizes off Libya’s coast near Tobruk
A deadly shipwreck off Libya’s eastern coast claimed the lives of at least 15 Egyptian migrants early Friday, adding to the growing toll of desperate attempts to reach Europe from North Africa. According to Libyan authorities, the overcrowded vessel capsized around 2 a.m. near the coastal town of Tobruk. The boat, carrying dozens of migrants,…
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Russia’s Military Presence in Algeria Raises Concerns
Russia is quietly expanding its military influence in North Africa, with Algeria becoming a...
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Zouaves fighters of North Africa who inspired U.S., other Western nations to change their military uniforms
They were one of the feared guerrilla fighters who hailed from the coastal mountainous region...
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African Soldiers Guarded Antonine Walls in 2nd Century Rome, Per New Findings
Early archaeological findings by Dr. Vivien Swan, an expert on Roman pottery and military supply...
