Spanish FM Arancha Gonzalez Laya

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 […]

Germany’s top diplomat visits West Africa to mend ties amidst Sahel instability

Germany’s top diplomat has talked up the prospect of closer political ties with Senegal and the Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict, in the latest attempt by a senior EU politician to rebuild the bloc’s political influence in West Africa. Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is […]

Despite Russian veto, US draft reveals growing support for Moroccan autonomy Initiative

The US-drafted Security Council resolution on the Moroccan Sahara was not adopted on Friday due to a Russian veto. Yet, with 11 votes in favor and three abstentions – and only Russia voting against – the text highlighted a clear shift in positions inside the Council, placing Morocco’s autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty at the […]