un-gaza

Zimbabwe bans use of foreign currencies

The government of Zimbabwe has banned the use of international currencies. The central bank said that effective immediately, currencies including the US dollar and the South African rand, in use since 2009, will no longer be accepted as legal tender. A local quasi currency known as bond notes, which was introduced in 2016 but can’t […]

Khalifa Haftar announces ceasefire for Ramadan holy month

Libya strongman Khalifa Haftar said on April 29 his forces would cease hostilities for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan following international calls for a truce in the war-torn country. “The commander general announces the halting of military operations from his side,” a spokesman for Haftar, who controls swathes of eastern and southern Libya, said […]

Senegal: Parliament shifts power balance as reform agenda gains momentum

Senegal’s ruling PASTEF party has achieved a decisive parliamentary victory, securing 130 of 165 seats according to provisional election results. This overwhelming majority empowers newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to implement his comprehensive reform agenda targeting corruption, fishing industry revitalization, and natural resource management. The opposition coalition, led by former President Macky Sall, captured […]