Mali’s decision to withdraw from a West African anti-jihadist force and regional grouping known as the G5 Sahel is “regrettable,” its executive secretary has told the UN Security Council, as Niger suggested the body was
Toward Open Roads in Yemen’s Taiz
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Organised banditry is destroying livelihoods in Niger’s borderlands
Security operations with Nigeria are worthwhile, but won’t address the root causes of banditry in the Maradi region. Most international attention on Niger focuses on the Boko Haram conflict in the country’s east (Diffa region)
Corruption in Africa deepens the wounds of COVID-19
Widespread corruption during the pandemic has worsened the devastating effect of COVID-19 on Africa’s economy. Since the continent’s first case was recorded on 14 February 2020 in Egypt, the virus has affected all countries in
Egypt raises bank rates again
Egypt raised various interest rates again today. The Central Bank of Egypt raised its overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate and rate of the main operation 2% each to 11.25%, 12.25% and 11.75%, respectively, according
Morocco shows support to Egypt in Nile dam crisis
In a first, Morocco officially announced its support to Egypt in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) crisis, but many believe this position will not help shift the negotiations over the GERD or change Ethiopia’s
Quatorzième édition de la Biennale : Dakar, capitale de l’art contemporain africain, du 19 au 21 mai prochain
Après un report de deux ans en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, la quatorzième édition de la Biennale d’art africain contemporain Dak’Art a débuté ce, jeudi 19 mai et se tiendra jusqu’au 21 juin
ISS Dakar: Regional Organised Crime Observatory Coordinator for West Africa, based in Abuja
The ISS seeks to appoint a Regional Organised Crime Observatory Coordinator for West Africa, under the ENACT project. The project aims to strengthen policy on transnational organised crime in Africa based on locally sourced research
La CEDEAO évalue la situation sécuritaire au Burkina Faso
Une délégation d’experts de la Communauté économique des États d’Afrique de l’ouest (CEDEAO) est depuis mardi à Ouagadougou pour évaluer la situation sécuritaire au Burkina Faso à la demande du gouvernement burkinabè. “Une délégation de