Omar Bachir in a cage during his trial

Italy grants Tunisia €50 million to cushion Coronavirus ripple effects

Italy Wednesday announced disbursement of €50 million to help Tunisia support local companies and address social economic impacts of the COVID-19. The financial aid was announced following this week telephone call between President Kais Saied and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella. Saied proposed to send health workers to the European country, which is the worst […]

Nigeria’s seaports under scrutiny as EU flags role in counterfeit trade

Nigeria’s seaports have come under renewed international scrutiny as the European Union released a report identifying the country as a major gateway for counterfeit goods entering West Africa and beyond. In its 2025 Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries, the EU classified Nigeria among eight “Priority 3” countries […]

Is Spain backpedaling on bringing Polisario leader before justice?

Pressure mounts on the Spanish justice to uphold independence and bring Polisario leader before justice on charges of war crimes, rights violations and rape. But so far, the Spanish judiciary failed to meet the demands of Ghali’s victims. While the Spanish executive stressed that they will not intervene if the judiciary brings Ghali to court, […]