Kamal Oudrhiri

Mauritania and the European Union Sign Strategic MoU to Modernize Electoral Institutions

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Mauritania signed on Monday in Nouakchott a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European Union (EU), providing for technical support from the European Center for Support of Electoral Processes (ECES), and launch of a collaborative initiative to bolster the capacity of the African country’s election-related institutions. Under the […]

U.S. reaffirms its unchanged position on Sahara, reiterates support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

There is “no change in the clear and consistent U.S. position” regarding the Sahara issue, said Sunday the U.S. State Department, while reiterating Washington’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan viewed as “serious, credible, and realistic.” In a statement published on the eve of the visit to Morocco of U.S. Assistant Secretary for North Africa Bureau […]

Reform is a risky business, but not reforming is even riskier

EXLUSIVE INTERVIEW for North Africa Post with Andreas List, Head of the EU Office in Myanmar Q: Mr. List, you have been dealing with the agenda of Burma/Myanmar for many years, as Desk Officer at the European External Action Service (EEAS) and now as the Head of the EU Office in Myanmar. Looking at the […]