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Wagner mercenaries arrive in CAR ahead of new constitution referendum

Dozens of fighters from Russia’s Wagner mercenary group have reportedly arrived in the Central African Republic (CAR) ahead of a constitutional referendum due on July 30 that could abolish the term limits and allow the current president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, to seek another term in 2025. A short-lived mutiny in Russia in June, led by the […]

Morocco’s RAM to cut jobs and routes due to coronavirus crisis

Morocco’s flag carrier RAM saw its revenues drop to zero because of a domestic and international flight ban following the coronavirus outbreak leaving the company struggling to pay salaries and expenses. The company has requested state aid and plans layoffs as well as canceling some routes it has opened recently, Moroccan media reported, noting that […]

Algeria: constitution and administrative reforms

After Abdelmalek Sellal’s resignation as the Prime Minister at the beginning of the month to head the campaign of President Bouteflika, hints have begun to emerge over the possible reforms to be undertaken if the latter stays in power. Constitutional and administrative reforms are high on the agenda while efforts to attract investment will be […]