Ivory Coast EU Africa Summit

Egypt: Violations begin ahead of crucial presidential elections

Preparations are in high gear for the presidential elections in Egypt prompting presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahy to launch an early kick-off even though campaign is set to begin on Saturday 3rd May as dictated by the Presidential Election Commission (PEC). He has been informed of the violation. Al Sisi’s campaign group said they will wait […]

Algeria’s gas export volumes down 10% in 2022 compared to 2021

The Algerian government has indulged in telling half-truths by focusing on value of gas exports instead of the volume which has dropped 10% to 49.3 billion cubic meters in 2022, down more than 5 bcm from 2021. The drop confirms forecasts that Algeria- which already lost its status as an oil country- will lack capacity […]

M23 Rebels capture strategic town in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group has seized control of Kalembe town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a significant expansion of their territorial control after an eight-month standoff. The Tutsi-led insurgents captured the town from Congolese armed forces and government-allied Wazalendo fighters on Sunday, according to local official Kabaki Alimasi. While civilians were not directly […]