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Geopolitics of Sahel coups: doubts linger about ECOWAS’ quest for reconciliation

Despite the recent decision by the ECOWAS to lift its sanctions imposed on Niger, the stalemate between the regional bloc and the three coup-hit Sahelian countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger lingers on. Observers and analysts have pondered if the relations between the three junta-ruled countries and the Economic Community of West African States […]

Algeria: Former Top Army Officer, Former PM Become First Candidates for April Elections

Retired army General Ali Ghediri Saturday announced his intent to run for the 2019 Presidential elections, becoming therefore the first candidate for the much-awaited elections amid national puzzle whether incumbent and ailing leader Abdelazziz Bouteflika will be competing again for the top job, for the fifth time. The following day, Ali Benflis, former Prime Minister […]

Morocco Needs a Serious, Responsible Government

King Mohammed VI has pointed out that Morocco needs a serious, responsible government, up to the challenges facing the country and that the future cabinet should not be the result of calculations aimed at fulfilling political parties’ wishes. This came in the speech the Monarch addressed to the nation Sunday evening on the occasion of […]