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European Union’s Post-Mali ‘Africa Strategy’: Still a ‘Normative-Civilian-Soft Power’?

North and West Africa are facing a complex set of challenges in terms of democratic transition and consolidation, a growing prominence of Islamist influence, and potential knock-on effects of recent socio-political transformations. Adding to this complexity is Africa’s raising geopolitical importance that is evident in the growing interest of other extra-territorial powers, such as China, […]

Morocco, ‘Major Economic Force in Sub-Saharan Africa’- UN Magazine

Africa Renewal, a magazine issued by the Africa Section of the UN department of public information, published an article detailing how Morocco gradually established itself as a major economic force in sub-Saharan Africa. “Slowly and steadily, Morocco has been establishing itself as a major economic force in sub-Saharan Africa, even as it eyes gaining readmission […]

Libya: GNA forces seize vessel carrying illegal aviation fuel to Haftar

Volcano of Rage Operation, the navy forces aligned with UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), have seized a vessel flying Liberia flag, on its way to deliver illegal aviation fuel to rebel Gen. Khalifa Haftar, few days after the National Oil Corporation (NOC) accused the UAE for smuggling aviation fuel to the east-based commander. Colonel […]