Madagascar: Christian Ntsay re-appointed as Prime Minister for new term

Madagascar’s recently re-elected President Andry Rajoelina has re-appointed on January 4 his former Prime Minister Christian Ntsay for the same position, as he begins a second term in office following November disputed elections. Rajoelina Thursday told lawmakers of his party and allies that three criteria led him to choose Ntsay as Prime Minister. “Loyalty is […]

Mauritania: One Ton of Cocaine Seized at Nouadhibou Port

A coordinated network assault by state security forces on Sunday led to the seizure of one ton of cocaine at Nouadhibou sea port, reports say. Army coast guards, military police and police forces launched the coordinated operation at and around the port located in the city of Nouadhibou, more than 400 km north of capital […]

Sahara: Morocco’s King Renews Strong Commitment to Political Process under Exclusive Aegis of UN

King Mohammed VI has affirmed that Morocco “remains resolutely and earnestly committed to the political process (for the settlement of the Sahara issue), under the exclusive aegis of the United Nations Organization”.   Addressing the Nation on Monday on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his enthronement, the Monarch said the celebration of the […]