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Senegal’s growing unrest after Sall’s ‘constitutional coup’ can further destabilize West Africa

There have now been three fatalities amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential election until December, which has been condemned by the opposition as a “constitutional coup” and that could have dire consequences for the entire coup-hit West Africa. Clashes erupted between security forces and protesters in the capital Dakar and other […]

Morocco to spend $220 mln in aid to pandemic hit tourism sector

Morocco has approved a package of 2 billion dirhams ($220 million) to help the tourism sector manage the fallout of the pandemic, the tourism ministry said. The emergency aid was approved in a meeting attended by the head of the government, tourism minister, and finance minister. The package aims to mitigate the impact of a […]

Tunisia closes Djerba synagogue as death toll ups

Tunisian authorities have closed down the Jewish Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba a day after an attack carried out by a security force claimed the lives of two civilians and three other security forces. The shrine saw Wednesday a stronger presence of security forces who have been mobilized to set up security. President […]