Simon Skira

Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition does not recognize October 31 election, calls for a civilian transition

The Ivorian opposition announced that it did not recognize the October 31 election and noted the end of President Alassane Ouattara’s term. In response, the Executive Director of the ruling RHDP called on the government to stand firm.   On Saturday, the presidential party was delighted with the smooth running of the election day. “We […]

Ethiopia: 29 injured in a bomb attack

Some 29 people were injured in a bomb attack on Sunday in the town of Ambo (100 km west of Addis Ababa). The attack targeted a rally staged in support of the party of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “The bombing of a Dr Abiy rally left 29 people injured, 28 of whom were treated […]

German loan for modernization of Casablanca rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured a $225 million loan from German development bank KfW to modernize Casablanca region railway network. The German funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain Rapproché” (SIR) program. The SIR seeks to establish an electrified passenger rail service, […]