Morocco excels at promoting moderate Islam- Brookings

US Think tank, Brookings, put in the limelight Morocco’s efforts to promote the genuine Islamic values of tolerance and moderation in Africa where the kingdom has capitalized on centuries-old ties. “Social, cultural, and religious ties between Morocco and its sub-Saharan neighbors date back centuries to robust trade exchanges and the spread of Islam in Africa,” […]

Nigeria: Reopening of land borders after more than a year of closure

Nigeria partially reopened its land borders after almost a year and a half of closure. This decision was intended at the time to combat smuggling and encourage local Nigerian production. This reopening is a surprise decision, as was the announcement of the closure of the borders in August 2019. The commercial isolation ordered unilaterally, without […]

RSF Commander Dagalo Sworn In as Head of Parallel Government in Sudan

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), was sworn in on Sunday, August 31, as leader of a self-declared parallel government in Nyala, capital of South Darfur State. The Sudanese Founding Alliance, a coalition aligned with the RSF, confirmed that Abdelaziz Adam al-Hilu was sworn in as Dagalo’s deputy, alongside a […]