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Morocco’s Royal Navy rescues 165 Sub-Saharan would-be migrants off Dakhla

A Royal Navy patrol boat intercepted, on Friday, 260 km southwest off the southern city of Dakhla, a pirogue carrying 165 sub-Sharan would-be migrants, including 4 corpses.   The pirogue, which had intended to reach the Canary Islands, set sail on March 6, the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces said in a press […]

Ramaphosa’s Diplomatic Gamble Falters as Trump Tightens Grip on US-South Africa Ties

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting challenges in his bid to rebuild relations with the United States, as the Trump Administration intensifies a hardline stance against Pretoria. Despite Ramaphosa’s efforts, including the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to Washington, the US has refused to grant Jonas a diplomatic visa and […]

Chad holds divisive post-coup vote on new constitution in step towards civilian rule

Chad holds divisive post-coup vote on new constitution in step towards civilian rule Chadian citizens have cast their vote in a contentious constitutional referendum that marks a long-awaited return to civilian rule since the April 2021 military takeover, though it is widely seen as a move to consolidate power by transitional leader Mahamat Deby. The […]