acting UN envoy to Libya Stephanie Williams

Togo and Chad launch campaigns for historic elections in April-May

Campaigning has begun in Togo and Chad, as the former prepares for historic regional and legislative elections against a backdrop of protests over the government’s constitutional change, while the latter will see its military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, attempting to cement his rule with a victory in the country’s presidential election. The electoral campaign […]

Rights Watchdogs decry ‘unprecedented’ clampdown on migrants, critics in Tunisia

A constellation of rights watchdogs, including Amnesty International, have condemned the Tunisian regime for its violent crackdown on migrants and for repression against critics, which intensified ahead of the Presidential elections in what was once the Arab Spring success story. In the past few days, Tunisian authorities arrested lawyers and journalists in an “”an unprecedented […]

Sahara: Paris Hails UN Decision Extending MINURSO Mandate & Welcoming Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

France hailed this Monday the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2414, extending the mandate of MINURSO until 31 October 2018 and welcoming the “serious and credible” Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara. “Paris fully supports this mission, which plays a vital role in promoting peace and stability in the region”, said the […]