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Mauritania: Outgoing President denies imposing defense minister as presidential candidate

Outgoing President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz of Mauritania has rejected rumors that he has imposed his defense minister as candidate of the ruling party for the presidential election, scheduled for the middle of the current year. Abdelaziz in power since 2008 will not take part in this year’s election in compliance with the country’s supreme law […]

Tunisia deports African migrants to Algerian borders

Tunisia has intensified its crackdown on Sub-Saharan migrants abandoning scores on the borders with Algeria, which has been turning a blind eye to migrants’ crossing for years. Authorities have dismantled makeshift camps by migrants and took many to the borders with Algeria, the Tunisian forum for economic and social rights said. Tunisian elites are increasingly […]

Spain’s PM on West African tour to stem migration flow, signs deals with Mauritania, Gambia

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez agreed with Mauritanian president Mohammed Ould Ghazouani to stem migration flows, as part of a West African tour that will lead him to Gambia and Senegal. The Canary Islands, located close to the African coast and used as a stepping stone for migrants and refugees trying to reach Europe — […]