Maghreb – europe pipeline

Islamic State resurgence in Niger exposes civilian vulnerability — HRW report

A recent surge in attacks by the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (IS Sahel) has left more than 127 civilians dead in Niger’s Tillabéri region, according to a latest report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The watchdog group described the killings — carried out in at least five separate incidents since March — as […]

Mozambique: Filipe Nyusi wins presidential poll

Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has been re-elected with a landslide victory, according to official results announced on Sunday. In a victory speech before his supporters in capital Maputo, Nyusi said he would further develop Mozambique and hasten the implementation of a two-month-old peace deal with Renamo rebel group. The peace deal signed between Frelimo and […]

‘The Africa We Want’: AU leaders agree on ambitious institutional reforms for Agenda 2063

An ambitious reforms plan for the African Union (AU) was laid out during a high-level meeting of African heads of state and governments on Monday (27 January), focusing on boosting peace, security, and financial independence to transform the continent into a powerhouse of development and stability. The landmark retreat of the extended bureau of the […]