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Central African Bloc removes sanctions on Gabon

The Economic Community of Central African States lifted sanctions on Gabon and decided to re-integrate the country to the bloc, after six months of membership suspension after the coup. The decision was confirmed by Burundi’s foreign minister following a bloc’s meeting in Equatorial Guinea. The country’s military authorities promised to restore democratic governance in the […]

Sudan: Ousted president Bashir in court over corruption charges

Former president of Sudan Omar al-Bashir is appearing this Monday before court in the capital Khartoum where he is facing corruption charges.   Bashir was forced out of power in April when security forces withdrew their support for his regime after months of popular protests. He was charged in June with illicit possession of foreign […]

Tunisia eyes expatriates to boost investment, economic development

The first Economic Forum of Tunisian Expatriates organized by the Office of Tunisians Abroad (OTE) opened in Tunis on Thursday with the hope of promoting networking among Tunisians living abroad and encouraging investment in the country. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary of State in charge of Immigration and Social Integration Belgacem Sabri said […]