migration tragedies

TICAD 9: Japanese FM solemnly reaffirms Tokyo does NOT recognize Polisario separatist entity

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya once again clarified Japan’s official position on the Polisario separatist entity at the opening of the ministerial meeting of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama on Tuesday. “I would like to make it clear that the presence at this meeting of any entity that […]

Mauritania: Police seizes passports of three top ex-officials of former President Ould Abdelaziz

The Mauritanian police in charge of economic affairs has confiscated the passports of three high ranking officials who worked under former President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz whose 11-year rule (2008-2019) of the North African country is being investigated over corruption and mismanagement allegations. Last week, the country’s top prosecution ordered an investigation into the procurement of […]

Sahrawi Movement for Peace holds its second international conference for dialogue and peace

The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP), led by Lhaj Ahmed Barikalla, is organizing its second international conference for dialogue and peace this October 27- 28 in Dakar. The Sahrawi Movement for Peace, as an emerging political force, represents Sahrawis who do not identify with the Polisario’s political project and aims to bring closer the positions […]