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Protesters in Ghana demand president Akufo-Addo ‘must go’ as inflation worsens

Hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of the capital Accra on Saturday (5 November) demanding the resignation of President Nana Akufo-Addo whom they blame the government’s poor handling of the ongoing economic crisis that has seen fuel and food costs spiral to record levels. After once promising a “Ghana without aid,” last week Akufo-Addo […]

Sahara: Security Council Meets Today for Renewal of MINURSO Mandate

The Security Council is expected to adopt this Wednesday (30 Oct.) a US draft resolution, renewing the mandate of the MINURSO for one year instead of six months. The current mandate expires on 31 October. France and other Security Council members have also been advocating a return to a yearlong mandate for several months. A […]

Algeria’s long-ruling FLN wins unpopular legislative elections

Algeria’s FLN, which has offered the military regime a civilian curtain since independence, has won parliamentary elections which were largely boycotted. With a turnout at 23%, the FLN won 105 seats which is still far from the 204 needed to secure a majority. Islamist MSP won 64 and another coalition party the RND received 57 […]