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Burundi: Constitutional Court orders President-elect to be sworn in “as soon as possible”

In Burundi, after the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza earlier last week, the Constitutional Court had to choose between an interim president, namely the Speaker of the National Assembly, in accordance with article 121 of the Constitution, or an interpretation of the Constitution that allows for the immediate induction of the elected president. The suspense […]

Sahara: Latest UN Resolution Calls for Realistic, Pragmatic & Lasting Solution

Moroccan Secretary of State to Foreign Affairs Mounia Boucetta said on Monday that UN resolution 2468, adopted lately by the Security Council on the Sahara, calls for a realistic, pragmatic and enduring solution based on compromise and thwarts unrealistic and unilateral solutions. Speaking at the question time at the House of Representatives on the Sahara […]

Sweden cuts African development funds, Norway boosts humanitarian support

Sweden and Norway have taken sharply different paths on aid to Africa, with Stockholm cutting aid while Oslo increases allocations for humanitarian support. On Dec. 8, Sweden announced it will phase out bilateral development assistance to five countries, including four in Africa: Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique and Liberia. The goal was to free up about 10 […]