Senegal: Power struggle intensifies as Parliament hangs in balance

Senegal has entered a crucial phase of political maneuvering as parties vie for control of the national assembly in the upcoming November 17 legislative election. The contest represents a critical test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s reform agenda, following his decisive victory in the recent presidential election. The dissolution of parliament last month set the […]

Libya: GNA Thanks King Mohammed VI for Iron-Clad Support

Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) Tuesday expressed its gratitude to the Moroccan monarch for his constant and firm support to the stability of the North African country, which is going through turmoil. “The support extended by H.M. King Mohammed VI and Morocco to Libya is firm and constant,” said the GNA’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad […]

Egypt : Election dates to be shuffled amid tensions

Signs of shaking up the transitional road-map set up by the military after the coup d’état against Mohammed Morsi have emerged after Interim President Adly Mansour hinted that they can hold presidential elections before the parliamentary polls. Egypt is still in a critical situation as the Muslim Brotherhood and it supporters continue to demand the […]