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Senegal: Macky Sall calls for “calm & serenity” as Ousmane Sonko is released under judicial supervision

An appeal for “calm and serenity” was launched Monday evening by President Macky Sall. The head of state expressed himself in a message to the nation, after several days of violent demonstrations that left at least five people dead, according to an official report and eight according to Amnesty International. There were disruptions in the […]

World Bank, Morocco strengthen partnership with focus on women’s economic participation

Morocco and the World Bank maintain a robust strategic partnership dedicated to advancing the kingdom’s development objectives, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region Ousmane Dione emphasized during a Tuesday conference in Rabat. Speaking at the launch of the MENAAP economic bulletin titled “Jobs and Women: Untapped […]

Mozambique: at least two dozen dead in violent unrest after top court’s election ruling

At least 21 people were killed in violent unrest in Mozambique’s capital Maputo and northern cities a day after the country’s top court Monday (23 December) controversially confirmed the ruling party’s victory in a disputed poll. Mozambique’s largely deserted capital and other cities across the eastern African nation have been hit by skirmishes between protesters […]