Senegalese Aliou Sall

Recent rainfall gives Moroccan farmers hope after prolonged drought

The recent rainfall that blessed most Moroccan fertile lands gave farmers hope after a prolonged drought compromised this year’s harvest. The rainfall coupled with snow in the mountains improved the dam filling rate to 30% on March 10, from 26% last year. While the rain could have a limited impact on grains, spring crops will […]

Nigeria: Police kill three gunmen attacking Electoral Commission office

Police in Nigeria have killed three gunmen while repelling an attack on an office of the Electoral Commission (INEC) in the south-eastern region of the populated African country which is heading to presidential elections early next year. The attackers tried to storm the main INEC office in Owerri, capital of Imo State, police said, on […]

Algeria:Bouteflika,the Ruling Wing and the Upcoming Elections

Questions have been raised among presidential candidates and former government officials on whether Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s ailing condition would permit him to run a fourth term in office. Among those who raised concern is presidential candidate and retired Algerian Navy commander Mohamed Al-Taher .In his criticism against the election process he said “preparations for […]