AFRICOM boss Stephen Townsend in Bamako with Malian President Boubacar Keita

EU Vessels Authorized to Stem Illicit Arm Trade off Libyan Coasts

The UN Security Council Tuesday granted a go-ahead to the European Union Sophia naval operation to inspect vessels on high seas suspected of violating the arm embargo imposed on Libya since 2011. Libya has become a cross-road of illicit arm trade which UN and EU diplomats say fans regional conflicts and strengthens terrorists and gangs […]

Malaria in Africa: Mapping Economic Impact and Success Stories

Africa continues to bear the heaviest burden of malaria globally, with the disease slashing GDP growth by approximately 1.3 percentage points annually in the most affected nations. This economic drain, resulting from mounting medical costs, widespread absenteeism, and diminished productivity, compounds the public health crisis across the continent. Besides, climate change threatens to worsen the […]

Moroccan youth shy away from politics, demand political reforms

Youth in Morocco have lost trust in political parties and believe that the kingdom needs reforms, a poll has revealed ahead of legislative, provincial and local elections to be held in September. The poll, authored by Mustapha Taj for his PhD degree in Public Law, revealed that only 30.7 per cent of young Moroccans aged […]