Dakhla in Moroccan sahara

Ghana: six coup plotters sentenced to death by hanging

Six Ghanaians, including three soldiers, have been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging for their participation in an alleged coup conspiracy three years ago that aimed to overthrow the country’s government. The convictions mark the first treason trial in the West African country since 1966, following the overthrow of post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah. The […]

Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba invested “president” of Burkina Faso

Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was sworn in as president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday by the Constitutional Council, three weeks after taking power in a coup. “I swear before the people of Burkina Faso (…) to preserve, respect, ensure respect and defend the Constitution, the fundamental act and the laws” of Burkina, Damiba said […]

Sixth Edition of Crans Montana Forum Convenes in Dakhla March 18-21

The sixth edition of the Crans Montana Forum will be held, like previous editions, in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla next March 18 through 21. The venue as well as the program of this annual meeting on Africa and South-South Cooperation were announced by Founding President of the Crans Montana Forum, Jean-Paul Carteron, at […]