Libya – Italy

Niger: Tchiani sworn in as transitional president, cementing his grip on power

Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger’s military junta, has been officially sworn in as the Sahel country’s transitional president, marking the beginning of a five-year rule under a new charter that replaces the constitution. The ceremony took place in Niamey on Wednesday (26 March), and Tchiani, who led the July 2023 coup that ousted democratically […]

Madagascar in search of $100m to revamp flag carrier

Madagascar Airlines needs $100 million for its rehabilitation, Valery Ramonjavelo, the country’s Minister of Transport and Meteorology has announced, explaining that the funds aim at making the State-run airline independent. The airline, launched in April 2022 in replacement of bankrupt Air Madagascar, has presented a turnaround plan known as “Phoenix 2030”, expected to help improve […]

Algeria: European Parliament denounces human rights abuses, calls for the emergence of civilian-ruled Algeria

The European Parliament adopted this Thursday by an overwhelming majority an emergency resolution whereby it denounces the violations of human rights in Algeria and the deterioration of freedoms. The resolution, adopted by an overwhelming majority of 669 votes in favor, 3 against and 22 abstentions, also calls for “the emergence of a democratic Algeria ruled […]