Morocco to deport 141 migrants arrested after assault on Melilla fence
The Moroccan government on Monday said it would deport 141 migrants arrested on Sunday as they tried to force their way through the barbed wire […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
Darfur: Inter-communal tensions still high despite improved security, UNAMID Head
While security has improved in Darfur, inter-communal tensions in the conflict-plagued region of Sudan are still high, with clashes over land and livestock, the head […]
Zimbabwe to clear World Bank, AfDB arrears in 12 months
Zimbabwe said over the weekend it aims to clear its $2 billion arrears with the World Bank and African Development Bank in the next 12 […]
Kenya’s Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Appointed AU Special Envoy
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has been appointed High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa, a communique signed by the African Union Commission’s chairperson stated. […]
Paul Biya, 85, reelected as president of Cameroon
Cameroon’s incumbent president Paul Biya has been reelected for another seven-year term, the constitutional court said on Monday. The 85-year-old has been head of state […]
Algeria bans nigab wearing in public administrations
Algeria’s Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia has ordered a ban on wearing Nigab, a full-face veil, at workplace, citing reasons of identification. In an order sent […]
Cameroun: Opposition’s post-election petitions dismissed
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Thursday rejected the remaining two poll petitions for nullification of Oct. 7 presidential election. The verdict was pronounced late in the […]
Mini cabinet reshuffle in Rwanda
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Thursday appointed a new foreign affairs minister to replace Louise Mushikiwabo. The mini cabinet reshuffle follows the election of Mushikiwabo […]
Eritrea defends its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council
Eritrea on Wednesday pledged to address human rights challenges, days after its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). The Human Rights Council […]
Cameroon Election: Constitutional Council dismisses 16 petitions
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Tuesday dismissed sixteen of eighteen post-poll petitions presented before it by aggrieved opposition members and parties. Ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement […]