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Biden picks up Jennifer D. Gavito as future ambassador to Libya

US President Joe Biden has nominated diplomat Jennifer D. Gavito as the country’s future envoy to Libya to replace incumbent Richard Norland under scrutiny in recent weeks over his pressure on Libyan parties to accept UN envoy Abdoulaye Bathily’s initiative for a quintet dialogue to agree on holding elections. Biden announced his intent to nominate […]

Air travel in EAC region should be made more affordable for citizens

The cost of air travel within the East African Community (EAC) region is still very high, which is also due to high operating costs and onerous visa requirements experienced by African airlines, regional legislators and a senior airline executive have complained. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has recently called on EAC member state leaders […]

Senegal’s federation, government cling to accusations and outrage following CAF indictment

Senegal’s federation and government clung to outrage after the African football federation stripped it of a controversial African Cup of Nations title. Instead of recognizing their own violations of CAF regulations- they themselves violated- Senegalese government and football authorities indulged in conspiracy theories and unfounded accusations. CAF’s Appeal Board on Tuesday confirmed that Senegal had […]