Protesters shout slogans during a march, demanding equal inheritance rights for women, in Tunis

EU pledges €100 million to support democratic transition process in Sudan

The European Union on Saturday announced it earmarked €100 million to support the civilian-led authorities in Sudan, bringing the total EU contribution to €217 million. The announcement was made by visiting EU High Representative and Vice-President Josep Borrell after a meeting with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. The assistance, to be delivered through the EU […]

Libya: PM-designate gets confidence vote, promises peaceful handover as rival vows to resist

Fathi Bashagha, Libya’s new Prime Minister designated by the country’s parliament, promised Tuesday a peaceful transition although outgoing and rival Abdul Hamid Dbeibah vowed to remain in office. The House of Representatives (HoR), as expected, approved Tuesday Bashagha’s cabinet lineup after the latter made amendments to a first team he proposed on Monday and which […]

Reducing Barkhane anti-Jihadist force would be risky, G-5 commander warns

The commander of the joint force of the G-5 Sahel countries engaged in the fight against armed terrorist groups, Nigerien General Oumarou Namata Gazama, on Thursday warned that a reduction of the Barkhane anti-Jihadist force envisaged by France would be risky.   In an interview broadcast by Radio France Internationale, the general considers that Takuba, […]