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AFRICOM chief defends criticism of Burkina Faso’s Traoré amid rising terror threats

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) chief, General Michael Langley, has stood by his controversial remarks criticizing Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, for insufficient counter-terrorism efforts — clarifying that his comments were rooted in military concerns, not political interference. Speaking in Nairobi ahead of a regional defense conference, Langley explained that his earlier statements — […]

South Sudan: SPLM/A-IO Rejects SSPDF’s Orders, Reaffirms Independence

The opposition faction in South Sudan, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), has firmly rejected a directive from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) requiring its forces to gather in government-controlled territories. This rebuke was issued on Tuesday April 8 by Lam Paul Gabriel, the spokesperson for the opposition group, which is led by […]

African Election Observers Training in Morocco, promoting skills for peace & democracy in continent

Some 120 African election observers from 52 countries of the continent started Monday in Rabat a training session focusing on electoral process in Africa, political dialogue, governance, inclusive democracy, observers code of conduct, duties, methodology and activities. The opening ceremony was co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, and the African Union Commissioner for […]