CAR’s leader replaces chief of Constitutional Court despite opposition

Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of Central African Republic (CAR) appointed Monday new Chief of the country’s Constitutional Court amid rejection by the opposition. A decree signed by the president announced the appointment of Jean-Pierre Waboé in replacement of Danièle Darlan, put on retirement late October by the President. In the decree, Touadera indicated that he “ratifies […]

Burkina Faso inks deal with Russia to build nuclear power plant to solve energy deficit

The Burkina Faso military government has signed an agreement with the Russian government for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the West African country, in a move that aims to “cover the energy needs of the population,” less than a quarter of which had access to electricity by late 2020, according to the […]

Lebanon to Get 1st Batch of French Weapons Next April

Lebanon will start receiving by the mid of April French armaments destined to enhance the defence capacities of its beleaguered army, challenged by well-equipped Hezbollah group and regional powers. The French-made weapons to be delivered to Beirut includes armoured vehicles, armed vessels, combat helicopters, ammunition and communications equipment Lebanon has purchased these armaments thanks to […]