Opponents of Tunisia’s President Kais Saied take part in a protest

Senegal reiterates unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity

Senegal has reiterated its steady support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, confirming the commitment of the administration of Bassirou Faye to centuries-old friendly ties with Morocco. The remark was made by Senegal’s foreign minister Yassine Fall in a joint statement following a visit in Rabat, during which she held talks with her Moroccan peer […]

Gabon:President Ali Bongo to seek third term in August elections

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been in power for almost 14 years, said on Sunday (9 July) that he would seek a third term in the elections scheduled for 26 August. “I officially announce today that I am a candidate,” Ondimba told a crowd of supporters in a speech broadcast live on his […]

COVID-19: African diaspora’s remittances to drop in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences in host countries will have a negative impact on migrants’ money transfers to Africa, which are expected to fall sharply in 2020, according to World Bank experts. The COVID-19 pandemic is a blow to the economy of the countries on the African Continent, the experts say. In 2019, […]