Kenya’s policy reversal: from Ruto’s anti-China campaign to more pragmatic stance

While Kenya’s newly elected President William Ruto, ran his election campaign on an anti-China platform, the language of his new administration now stands in a sharp contrast with the strident tones he used on the campaign trail. During his campaign, Ruto talked tough on China, vowing to deport Chinese nationals doing jobs he said should […]

Mauritania: Media outlets press for release of reporter kidnapped after elections

A dozen of Mauritanian journalists Thursday gathered in front of the office of the Prime Minister to demand the release of one theirs reported abducted Thursday by intelligence forces, reports say. The protestors, Le360.ma reports, called for the release of Ahmedou Ould Wedia who is also member of the leading group in the Mauritanian parliament, […]

US State department commends Morocco’s anti-human trafficking efforts

The US State Department welcomed Morocco’s efforts to counter human trafficking in its 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report. Morocco’s crackdown on human trafficking enabled it to integrate tier 2 category of countries that made significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Tunisia was listed among the least performing […]