AGOA Forum August 2019

Macky Sall launches controversial national dialogue

Senegal’s President Macky Sall launched Wednesday a national dialogue initiative supposed to appease the political tension in the country, but rejected by a chunk of the opposition, including main rival Ousmane Sonko. “There can be no democracy without freedom, just as there can be no freedom without responsibility. Every piece of physical violence, every piece […]

Moroccan Cybersecurity Barometer 2025 reveals key trends, challenges

The 2025 edition of the Moroccan corporate cybersecurity barometer has been released by the Moroccan Association of Information System Users (AUSIM) in collaboration with international consulting firm PwC. The comprehensive white paper, titled “AUSIM Cybersecurity Barometer Morocco 2025,” presents a detailed overview of cyber threats and recommended strategies across five key areas. The study emphasizes […]

English-speaking Cameroon: 22 villagers including children, women killed – UN  

At least twenty two people, including 14 children and women were killed Friday in the village of Ntumbo, populated by the English-speaking minority in northwest Cameroon. The majority of children are under 5. The opposition and local NGOs have accused the government and the military, who have been fighting Anglophone secessionist armed groups for three […]