Guinea’s referendum raises fears of power consolidation as junta eyes long-term rule

Guineans head to the polls this Sunday (21 September) in a controversial constitutional referendum that could open the door for junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president — despite his earlier pledge not to do so. The draft constitution would replace the post-coup transitional charter, which barred military officials from seeking elected office. This […]

UN Security Council denounces blockade of Guerguarate crossing point by Polisario

The UN Security Council has denounced the blockade by the Polisario armed militias last fall of the Guerguarate crossing point that hampered the movement of people and goods between Morocco and Mauritania.   This came during the Security Council’s semi-annual consultation meeting on the Sahara which was held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, behind closed […]

WHO warns of accelerated COVID-19 outbreak in Africa

Africa, which has been spared the mass outbreak seen in China, Europe and elsewhere, is now facing the real risk of the virus spreading rapidly beyond capital cities underscoring the risk of weak health infrastructure. As the virus spreads to Africa’s rural areas, “a lack of tests and other supplies was hampering responses,” said WHO’s […]