Following recent unrest in Senegal that has left some 16 people dead and over 500 arrested, protesters have made another call for a three-day intense protest across the country. Calls have gone out for three
Russia-Africa Cooperation Still Faces Policy Approach And Financing Challenges – Analysis
With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa. In practical terms, African leaders are also making strategic choices based on their development paradigms. These leaders have
Senegal: Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent, Says HRW
Senegalese authorities should immediately ensure an independent and credible investigation into the violence during protests in the capital, Dakar, and across the country since May 31, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. At least 16
Senegal: Protests – More Clashes Erupt As Death Toll Rises
Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison. Senegalese government officials said on Saturday
L’accès au développement, un combat franco-africain
Dans l’Hexagone comme sur le continent, la plupart des gouvernants n’ont pas été à la hauteur des actions menées sur le terrain. Reprendre ensemble ce qui reste avant tout un combat culturel est la clé
En Algérie, 5 ans de prison requis en appel contre Ihsane El Kadi
Poursuivi pour « financement étranger de son entreprise », le journaliste est emprisonné depuis le 29 décembre. Le parquet a requis dimanche devant la Cour d’appel d’Alger la confirmation de la condamnation du patron de
Africa Intelligence: Saddam Haftar seeking to take over control of banks in eastern Libya
Saddam Haftar, the son of Khalifa Haftar, is seeking to take control of banking institutions in eastern Libya to use them as a source of funding to strengthen his power base and pay the salaries
Burkina Faso is the world’s ‘most neglected crisis’ as focus remains on Ukraine
Chronic emergencies in Africa are being ignored while Ukraine dominates headlines and receives more funding, says NGO The displacement of 2 million people in Burkina Faso has been named the world’s most neglected crisis, while
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Warring Sudanese Factions
The measures came a day after Sudan’s military pulled out of peace talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah that aimed to stop the fighting. The United States announced new sanctions on Thursday on two
Egypt’s cautious approach to rapprochement with Iran
Over the past three months, observers have speculated about the restoration of ties between Egypt and Iran. For many, it seemed logical for the Egyptian regime of President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to follow the Saudi example