UN_Chief_Antonio Guterres

Senegal’s Faye calls on France to close army bases in country on colonial massacre anniversary

France has been asked by Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to close all its military bases in the West African state because these were “incompatible” with Senegal’s national sovereignty. Faye made this call in an interview with the AFP on Thursday (28 November), just as Senegal was preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of a […]

Coronavirus: Seven new cases confirmed in Morocco, bringing total to 61

The Moroccan Health Ministry confirmed this Thursday in two statements four and three new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to 61.   According to the ministry, around 271 people have tested negative for the virus in Morocco.   At a press briefing Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Khalid […]

Leaving Africa in China’s hands is “big mistake” – Rome

Antonio Tajani, Italy’s top diplomat, on Sunday slammed China’s influence in Africa arguing that leaving the continent in the hands of China is a mistake. “Taking an interest in Africa is crucial for the future. Leaving Africa in the hands of China is a big mistake for everyone here,” Tajani said at the Munich Security […]