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Gabon: Ruling party urges incumbent President Ali Bongo to seek re-election next year

The ruling party in Gabon, Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), called Saturday on the country’s leader Ali Bongo Ondimba to run for next year elections, for a third 7-year term. “We have come not only to revitalize our party but also to seek Ali Bongo Ondimba’s candidacy for the future of our country”, said Prospere Abessolo […]

Algeria becomes major buyer of German weapons (SIPRI)

Algeria, which is known as a traditional customer of Russian and Chinese arms, has become the major buyer of German weapons during the past four years, according to new data released by the Stockholm-based International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).   In its report on global arms transfers between 2016-20, the Swedish Think-tank ranks Algeria as […]

Sudanese Army secures Mabsut, expanding control in South Kordofan

The Sudanese army recaptured the town of Mabsut in South Kordofan on December 2, following clashes with forces allied to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to media reports. The Army’s advance, west of Al-Abbasiya Tagali, also involved confrontations with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). With Mabsut under its control, the army now […]