Senegal: Peace agreement with Casamance rebels, an important step towards ending a nearly 40-year conflict

The signing of a peace agreement between Senegal and rebels in Casamance is “an important step” towards ending the nearly 40-year conflict in the southern region of Senegal, a mediator said. Under the peace deal signed in neighboring Guinea-Bissau last week between Senegal and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC), the Casamance rebels […]

EU’s Green Deal to have dire implications for East African farmers — study

As the EU executive is adopting intermediate proposals in its international climate policy as outlined in the European Green Deal, this will have serious and multifaceted implications for Africa, according to a recent study by Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF). The Green Deal provides a road map for a socioecological transition to a low-carbon future […]

Algeria 2025: Worse yet to come under military regime

The feckless Algerian military regime starts 2025 with another diplomatic crisis with neighboring Mali making analysts expect more turmoil this year as army chief Said Chengriha has tightened his grip on the country after he promoted himself to Delegate defense minister, while the region and the world are witnessing tectonic geopolitical changes. Chengriha’s promotion has […]