An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack last week in Mali’s deeply troubled north that killed two United Nations peacekeepers. Mali has been grappling with a political and security crisis since
More than 45 people killed by militia groups in eastern Congo, says the United Nations
More than 45 people have been killed and a dozen wounded by a militia group in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, said the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo on Monday. The attack, which occurred Sunday
Europe Props Up Tunisia’s Undemocratic Status Quo
Pouring money into Kais Saied’s increasingly repressive regime will not solve Tunisia’s migration problem. Rather, it could lead to instability and a further exodus of people to Europe. They keep trying to leave. In small
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Briefs China’s President On African Russia-Ukraine Peace Mission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has briefed the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, on the African Leaders’ Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia. President Ramaphosa noted that the peace plan has been proposed by China and affirmed by
Middle East, North Africa Vulnerable To Rising Fiscal Risks – Analysis
Stronger risk management can reduce budgetary surprises and allow the region to plan better for development. In an uncertain world, budget revenue and spending often end up far away from government plans. Volatile growth, high
Eni Signs MoU For New Initiatives Related To Energy Transition In Libya
Eni signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday with Libya with the aim of studying and identifying opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop sustainable energy in the country, in line with Eni’s strategy and
MENA’s Socio-Economic Odyssey And Pakistan’s Journey Ahead – OpEd
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a diverse and dynamic area that faces many challenges and opportunities in the 21st century. The region not only has experienced political turmoil, social unrest, armed
South Africa Faces Deep-Seated Economic And Energy Crisis – OpEd
South Africa, highly considered as an economic powerhouse, is in deep-seated crisis. Energy deficit has crippled industrial operations and supplies for domestic use has largely been reduced. Unemployment is rising and cost of living becomes
New video shows Al-Shabaab leader dispatching fighters to AU military base
The Al-Shabaab militants have released a new video purportedly of its leader Ahmed Umar alias Abu Ubaidah, the Emir who is on the US list of most wanted terrorists, allegedly addressing fighters in an undisclosed
Senegal: Government and opposition blame each other for violence
On June 1 and 2, protests over the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least 16 people dead. Doudou went out to protest on Friday, June 2, but never returned home. The 34-year-old