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Senegal: Economic pressures shadow high-stakes legislative elections

Senegal prepares for crucial legislative elections that will determine the new government’s ability to implement promised reforms amid mounting economic challenges. The vote follows a period of significant political tension, with over 7 million registered voters choosing representatives for the 165-seat assembly from 41 political entities. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s recent statements regarding supporters’ safety […]

Sudan appoints first ambassador to US after decades of sour relations

Sudan Monday said the USA has approved its first ambassador to Washington in a sign of improved relations between the two countries. The Foreign Ministry in a statement said Washington has green-lighted the appointment of veteran diplomat Noureldin Sati as ambassador to the USA. US top diplomat Mike Pompeo had announced in December that the […]

Italian Premier Shuns Sending Troops to Libya

Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Sunday ruled out sending Italian troops to Libya as suggested by American envoy to Rome who indicated that Italy could send 5,000 troops to help fight IS in divided Libya. Speaking at a talk show, Renzi dismissed the allegations that Rome was ready to parachute troops in war-torn Libyan to […]