Mali: AU reiterates its call for the Malian transition to be led by a civilian

Like ECOWAS, the Peace and Security Council of the African Union has called again for the Malian transition to be led by a civilian. For a “rapid transition led by a civilian” and a “return to constitutional order”. This is the appeal launched Thursday by the AU Peace and Security Council at the end of […]

Spain’s Canaries see surge in deaths on top West African migration route via Mauritania

Mauritania has overtaken Senegal as the main departure point for those taking on the perilous Atlantic crossing to the Spain’s Canary Islands, during which more than 5,000 people died in the first five months of this year. 95% of migrants who try to reach Spain by sea do so on Atlantic Ocean crossings from West […]

Algeria: Over 700 People Intoxicated after Drinking Tap Water

A scandal is unfolding in Algeria after more than 700 people were intoxicated after drinking tap water in the city of Blida. Most of the victims were registered among children and the elderly showing intoxication symptoms including vomiting, vertigo and acute diarrhea. The local press is citing the low quality of the water distribution system […]