Point de presse conjoint tenu par M. Nasser Bourita et son homologue espagnol M. Josep Borrell _SK

Egypt: “Women in hot pants won’t be allowed to vote,” Top official

A top Egyptian governmental adviser on electoral processes indicated Tuesday that authorities will not allow women wearing “sexy clothes” to enter poll centers to cast their votes. “We must respect the laws and traditions,” said Major General Rifaat Qamsan. Qamsan, expert in electoral matters, and former assistant to Egyptian long serving interior minister Habib al-Adly, […]

Sahara: UNGA Reiterates Support for Political settlement Process

The UN General Assembly adopted, on Friday without a vote, a resolution approved by the 4th Committee last October, reiterating its support for the UN political process to settle the regional dispute over the Sahara. The resolution calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the UN Secretary-General to achieve a political solution to this […]

No anarchy in Kenya: President Ruto vows to quell tax-hike anti-govt rallies

Kenyan President William Ruto — who has said he ‘cannot accept anarchy’ amid opposition’s calls for more anti-government protests to be held later this week — has become yet another leader in the East African country who is facing the consequences of confusing a parliamentary majority for popular legitimacy, according to experts. Ruto warned his […]