Morocco Elected to AU Peace and Security Council

Morocco was elected on Thursday for a three-year term to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union by the Executive Council of the African organization. The Kingdom received more than two-thirds of the votes in this election. The election of Morocco and the fourteen other members for terms ranging between two and […]

Senegal temporarily closes Consulates abroad after attacks

Senegal’s Foreign ministry has announced the decision to temporarily close its general Consulates around the world, after the missions reportedly came under attacks. In a statement, the ministry indicated the move came after Senegalese Embassies and Consulates in Paris, Milan, Bordeaux and New York were targeted by recent aggressions. “These acts caused serious damage, particularly […]

UNICEF seeks $4.2mln to support ex-child soldiers in South Sudan

The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF) has called on donors to provide $4.2 million this year to help continue providing critical programs that support former child soldiers in South Sudan.   Since 2015, UNICEF has supported the release and reintegration of 3,677 children who were used by armed forces and armed groups in South Sudan. […]