Euro-Med Monitor

Sudan’s RSF advanced on Port Sudan

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) took control of strategic towns as they advance on Port Sudan, where the Sudanese army and UN agencies are based. The advance marks an inroad for the RSF in its war with the Sudanese army, which broke out in April last year, with no end in sight. “We have […]

Algeria: Senior officers arrested over contact with presidential hopeful

Thirteen high ranking military officers have been arrested in Algeria at the orders of the army chief of staff Gaid Salah over alleged contact and support for retired army general Ali Ghediri who became last month the first figure in the country to announce his plans to run for April 2019 presidential elections. Local media […]

US VP Harris’ weeklong trip to Africa in March, a bid to counter China, Russia

The US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month where she is scheduled to visit Zambia, Ghana, and Tanzania. The week-long trip is seen as part of Joe Biden administration’s effort to bolster its relationships with the continent, as competitors like Russia and China have made inroads in the region. During […]