South Sudan: fears of new civil war as vice president arrested on ‘unclear charges’

Tensions in South Sudan have further escalated following the arrest of first vice president Riek Machar, raising fears of a return to civil war. A convoy of heavily armed vehicles reportedly entered Machar’s residence in Juba on Wednesday (26 March), where he was detained without clear charges, violating constitutional procedures. The arrest, which comes after […]

Combatting Tax Evasion: Switzerland set to include Morocco in its list of partner countries

The Swiss Federal Council is planning to add Morocco to its new list of partner countries in the fight against illicit financial flows and cross-border tax evasion. After approval of the competent authorities, entry into force of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AEOI) is due in 2023. Ecuador, Georgia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, […]

Sudanese Army Recaptures Strategic City of Bara in North Kordofan

The Sudanese Army and allied Joint Forces on March 5, 2026, regained control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan following intense clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF had held the city since October 2025, during which international organisations and rights groups reported widespread abuses that could amount to […]