Gabon: Opposition Figure Claims Victory over Incumbent Ali Bongo

Incumbent President Ali Bongo’s rival in the Saturday presidential election has claimed victory, calling Bongo to admit his defeat as the national electoral commission is pressed to ease tension by release the results. Jean Ping, 75, former head of the African Union commission on Monday called on ruling president Ali Bongo to admit defeat. “I […]

Coronavirus triggers student exodus to public schools in Morocco

Many Moroccan middle class families are rushing to enroll their children in public schools as the coronavirus pandemic hit their pockets, forcing them to distance learning. In Agadir alone, a medium sized Moroccan City, over 2000 students left private schools this year for public schools. Among the other factors explaining this trend is the low […]

Francophonie parliament suspends Tunisia’s membership after postponement of OIF 18th Summit to 2022

The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) Wednesday suspended Tunisia’s membership owing to ongoing democratic deficit, a day after the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF) postponed the 18th Summit that was scheduled to be held in Tunisia in November this year to 2022. “After exchanging views on the parliamentary good offices missions to Lebanon, Mali […]