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Malawi sets date for fresh elections

The parliament of Malawi has passed a law that sets 19 May 2020 as the date for fresh presidential elections. Earlier this month, the Constitutional Court overturned the results of last year’s election that saw President Peter Mutharika narrowly re-elected, citing widespread irregularities – especially the “massive” use of correction fluid on tally sheets. The […]

French FM in Morocco to discuss illegal immigration, counterterrorism

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean Yves Le Drian, is expected in Morocco this Sunday for talks with Moroccan official on bilateral cooperation, illegal immigration, and counterterrorism. Talks with his Moroccan peer, Nasser Bourita, will focus on the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, including in the fight against illegal immigration and regional and international […]

Russia and Turkey strengthen their nuclear footprint in Africa

Russia and Turkey have recently strengthened their nuclear footprint in Africa, the former by inking a nuclear deal with the Congo and the latter through reported efforts by to acquire some of Niger’s uranium assets to support its growing nuclear-power industry. After being involved in several nuclear deals across Africa, Russia’s state company Rosatom which […]