Ethiopia plans to integrate all regional forces into ‘strong and centralized army’

Ethiopia intends to integrate all regional special forces either into the national army, or the federal or regional police, according to a government’s statement on Thursday, whereby the move will likely be perceived as an attempt to diminish the autonomy of individual regions. Ethiopia is organized in 10 regions that enjoy a degree of autonomy, […]

France Telecom reveals Mauritania expansion plans

Mauritania is under the radar of France Telecom in its expansion plan in Africa and the Middle East region. The head of strategy and development of the company, Elie Girard said they are yet to begin procedures but said it will “be very valuable” if they can “manage to enter Benin, Togo, Burkina  and Mauritania.” […]

UNHCR: Former detainee in Polisario jails slams human trafficking in Tindouf Camps

Former detainee in polisario jails, Fadel Breika, denounced before the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), in Geneva, the trafficking in human beings prevailing in the camps of Tindouf, under the control of separatist militias, on Algerian territory. Speaking on Thursday, under the interactive dialogue with the UN rapporteur on human trafficking, as part of the […]