DRC: massive expansion in cobalt, copper mining leads to human rights abuses — AI report

The expansion of industrial-scale mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that extract cobalt and copper to be used in rechargeable batteries has led to the forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses, including sexual assault, arson, and beatings, according to a 100-page report published by Amnesty International. Entitled ‘Powering […]

PM Sanchez defends Spain’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan at parliament

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended before Spanish Mps the new position of his country in support of Morocco’s autonomy plan as « The most serious, realistic and credible » basis for settling the artificial dispute around the Sahara territory. Sanchez had sent a letter to King Mohammed VI on March 18 voicing the same […]

Algerian Regime Wooing Niger with Donation of 4 Military Helicopters to Mend Ties

The Algerian regime has donated Niger four Russian military helicopters alongside ammunition and spare parts in a bid to mend ties with Niamey and restore its fading luster in the region. The Algerian ruling junta made this politically-motivated grant worth millions of US dollars, while leaving their own people suffering from severe shortage of basic […]