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Comoros President empowers son, sparks succession concerns

Comoros President Azali Assoumani has granted his son, Nour El Fath, extensive new powers, fueling speculation about potential succession plans. The 40-year-old El Fath, recently appointed as secretary general of the government, now has the authority to evaluate ministers and intervene in all stages of government decision-making. Critics view this move as preparation for El […]

Cameroon: new frontline in China-Australia trade war?

Despite being sued by Australia’s Sundance Resources, Cameroon is set to begin in August the construction of a railway line with two China-affiliated businesses, connecting the coast to substantial iron ore deposit on Congo Republic border. In December 2020, the Perth-based Sundance Resources and two other Australian mining companies, who aspired to develop one of […]

Algeria: Will PM Sellal be up to economic, social challenges?

Algeria is said to have been spared the turmoil of the Arab Spring and the legislative elections held last May gave, contrary to analysts’ forecasts, an overwhelming majority to the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN). The long awaited change was not at the rendez-vous, still, Algerians were hoping that the new cabinet that was to […]