Senegal: Power struggle intensifies as Parliament hangs in balance

Senegal has entered a crucial phase of political maneuvering as parties vie for control of the national assembly in the upcoming November 17 legislative election. The contest represents a critical test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s reform agenda, following his decisive victory in the recent presidential election. The dissolution of parliament last month set the […]

Tanzania Supports Morocco’s Return to African Union

Tanzania’s President John Joseph Magufuli Pombe has expressed his country’s full support to Morocco’s bid to rejoin the African Union and to retake “its legitimate seat”. In a joint statement issued at the end of the official visit paid by King Mohammed VI to Tanzania (Oct.23-25), Magufuli voiced willingness to support and defend Morocco’s return […]

Ethiopia bans 15 media outlets operating in Somali regional state

The Ethiopian federal government has suspended 15 foreign media outlets operating in the country’s eastern Somali regional state, reports say. The country’s media authority, EMA, ordered the suspension because the media in questions have been allegedly operating without license. EMA has instructed Somali Region Communications Bureau to take action. The Media include BBC Somali and […]