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COVID-19: Morocco reports record infections as clusters surge

Morocco has reported a new COVID-19 record infections at 2430 in the last 24 hours with a total number of cases so far surpassing 80,000. Total deaths rose to 1524 while recoveries increased to 64194. Active cases stand at 19479. Hospitals in cities with high infections are already struggling to meet the needs of an […]

Gabon: Parliament adopts new Constitution

The Gabonese parliament, meeting in congress, adopted the new Constitution by an overwhelming majority. Out of 229 voters, 204 voted in favor, 25 against. There were no abstentions. The revision was initiated by President Ali Bongo. The objective is to fill legal gaps, the government argues. This is a step backwards for democracy, denounce minority […]

Kenya: Ruto’s U-turn on tax-hike bill after deadly protests likely due to Western pressure

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday (26 June) rejected to sign a controversial finance bill into law after peaceful protests turned deadly when protesters stormed parliament and scores of people were shot dead. A day after what was the biggest and most direct assault on Kenya’s government in decades, the president now says the bill […]