three Sahrawi activists arrested by polisario

African Union suspends Sudan’s membership

The African Union suspended the participation of Sudan in all its activities until constitutional order is restored with the installation of a civilian-led transition government. The decision was taken by the AU’s supreme decision-making body the Security and Peace Council as war dragged on in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary force RSF. “While […]

Egypt: Moody report lowers Cairo’s Suez Canal spirit

The Egyptian government’s expectations pinned on the Suez Canal have been dampened by a report from credit ratings provider Moody which claimed that earnings to be generated from the canal after the opening of the second waterway last week will come “at a much slower pace.” The construction of the second 32km-long Suez Canal and […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Surprise resignation of Vice-President

The Vice-President of Côte d’Ivoire, Daniel Kablan Duncan, 77, has resigned from his post. The announcement was made on Monday July 13 by presidential secretary-general Patrick Achi, as the country mourns the Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly who passed away on July 8. “Vice President Daniel Kablan Duncan submitted his resignation to the President of […]