African diaspora is in need of urgent action to reduce the cost of remittances, an instrumental source of investment and a key factor in reducing poverty in the continent, said participants at an African meeting in Rabat. There are some 150 million Africans living outside the continent with remittances estimated at 100 billion dollars in […]
Tripoli descended into violence on Monday May 12 night following the mysterious killing of Abdul Ghani al-Kikli—also known as Ghniwa—the influential commander of the Stability Support Force. His sudden death triggered heavy clashes in Abu Salim and Mashrou, areas considered strongholds of his faction. The confrontations involved a powerful coalition of armed groups including the […]
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) reaffirmed, Saturday in Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States and the primacy of the UN Security Council which has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. In the “Dar Es Salaam Declaration” adopted […]
