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Libyan politicians have floated a plan to put together an interim government. The UN and other external actors should support this step toward breaking the country’s political deadlock. Libya’s political crisis took a new turn
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How fast hope can fade. In 2011 Tunisia gave birth to the events that would later be referred to as the Arab Spring. A series of street protests over a dire economic climate led to
Iran, South Africa sign agreement in Pretoria ahead of BRICS summit
The South African and Iranian foreign ministers have signed a cooperation deal ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, which Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi will attend. Iran and South Africa signed a cooperation agreement in
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Turkey’s efforts to expand its influence in Africa often align with those of Russia, with both Ankara and Moscow holding back from condemning military coups and seeking to capitalize on post-colonial resentments. A series of
Why Sudan’s Conflict Defies Diplomacy And De-Escalation – Analysis
Now approaching its fourth month, the conflict in Sudan has continued to intensify with little sign of the feuding factions returning to the negotiating table. More than 4 million people have now fled from their
The East African Federation (EAF) And The Somali Republic – Analysis
The Federal Republic of Somalia (3) will soon join the East African Community (EAC) but the EAC is different from all other regional economic integrations by explicitly stating its intention to create a federal sovereign
Niger’s Junta Ready To Prosecute Ousted President Bazoum
Niger’s coup leaders said late Sunday that they are ready to “prosecute” ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and “undermining the security” of the country.Junta spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane, speaking on state television,
BRICS And Africa: Towards A New Relationship – Analysis
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Depuis le début de « l’affaire Sonko », en mars 2021, des dizaines de personnes ont été tuées lors de manifestations. Et mardi, une attaque contre un bus a fait deux morts et cinq blessés.