Indian third Talwar-class frigate INS Tabar

COP22 Side Event Sheds Light on Climate Change as a Root-Cause of Instability in Africa

In preparation for the adoption on November 14 of the “Marrakech Declaration: Forging Sustainability, Stability and Security in Africa,” the COP22 Moroccan pavilion hosted on Wednesday a side event bringing together renowned experts who shared views on the means to address the multidimensional climate change risks on the continent. Speaking at the opening of this […]

Corruption scandal at a South African-based organization

An internal investigation was launched within the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), after several complaints were leveled against this instrument of the African Union for corruption, nepotism, favoritism and intimidation. Paris-based “Jeune Afrique” which reported the news said it took knowledge of the 26-page audit document drafted in July by APRM employees.   The document […]

Nigeria’s opposition parties reject ruling party’s victory over irregularities

Nigeria’s two main opposition parties on Tuesday called for the cancellation of the country’s weekend presidential elections won by Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu, on the grounds of “massive manipulations” of the results. The Nigerian federal electoral body, INEC, crowned Tinubu winner of Saturday presidential poll after partial count of the votes. Tinudu of All […]