Polisario chief brahim ghali

Sudan’s civilian factions divided over AU-led peace talks

Sudan’s principal civilian political blocs are deeply divided over whether to participate in an African Union-mediated dialogue scheduled for early October in Addis Ababa. The talks aim to establish a roadmap for a comprehensive political process and a transition to civilian governance. While the “Somoud” coalition, headed by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has conditionally […]

First Ministerial Meeting of Atlantic African States adopts “Rabat Declaration”, calls for enhanced political & security dialogue

The first Ministerial Meeting of Atlantic African States held at the initiative of Morocco ended Wednesday with the adoption of the “Rabat Declaration”. In this Declaration, the Ministers of the Atlantic African States welcomed King Mohammed VI’s vision to make the Atlantic African area a pragmatic and relevant inter-African framework for cooperation, as well as […]

Sahara: UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura expected Saturday in Rabat on new tour to region

UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura will start a new tour to the region with a visit to Morocco this Saturday for talks with Moroccan officials to advance the UN-led political process on the Sahara. The announcement was made Friday by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General during his daily press briefing. “I have […]