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Again an Impasse: Tunisian Talks ‘Suspended’ over PM Nomination

The UGTT (Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail) union federation – which represents hundreds of thousands of Tunisian workers – mediating Tunisia’s political crisis announced Tuesday that it would “suspend the national dialogue” on choosing a new prime minister after political leaders again failed to agree on a candidate. The political tensions and economic instability that […]

Sahara: UN Says No Decision Yet on Köhler’s Successor

The United Nations has affirmed that no decision has so far been made on the appointment of a new UN Sahara envoy in replacement of German Horst Köhler, 76, who stepped down last May “for health reasons”. In his daily press briefing, Farhan Haq, Deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said on Tuesday “there were […]

Africa’s shifting migration patterns and new challenges to watch in 2025 — ACSS report

A sharp restriction in off-continental irregular migration combined with escalating push factors will continue to shape governance and security priorities in Africa in 2025, according to a new report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), which also highlights the urgent need for more regional cooperation to accommodate intra-continental population movements. The new analysis […]