TunisAir CEO fired

Tunisia’s Transport and logistics minister has fired Olfa Hamdi, the Chief Executive Officer of national carrier TunisAir, less than two months into the job. Moez Chakchouk’s department made the announcement in a statement this Monday without giving any reason for the move. However, Chakchouk told local radio Shems fm that Hamdi has made a set […]

Russia launches new ‘Africa Corps’, part of Putin’s new military plans for the continent

After Wagner Group’s collapse in mid 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently launched a new Africa Corps, with 100 military staff officially deployed to Burkina Faso, with the aim to continue serving Russia’s interests on the continent — unofficially. While the war in Ukraine continues unabated, the depth of the ties between Burkina Faso […]

Libya: At Least 278 African Migrants Rescued at Sea

Libyan authorities have rescued in two separate operations on Monday at least 278 migrants as they tried to reach Europe. In one operation, 150 African migrants including two women and four children, were saved by Libyan coastguards after their inflatable boat engine broke down and started to sink. The migrants were brought ashore to a […]