Russia is intensifying efforts to boost its presence in Africa through expanded military and economic partnerships, even as its actual investments on the continent continue to lag behind lofty geopolitical ambitions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed this week that Russia’s presence in Africa is “growing,” with new emphasis on “sensitive areas such as defense and […]
General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, the Transitional leader of Chad, named Tuesday January 30 members of the election body, l’Agence Nationale de Gestion des Elections, ahead of 2024 presidential elections. A decree signed by the leader appointed 10 people to make up the body. Chadians will head to the polls late this year 2024, following […]
A leading figure in the popular uprising in Algeria, also known as Hirak, was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison in a trial denounced by his defense who was not informed about the hearing. Karim Tabbou, a political activist, in prison since September was summoned in court in capital Algiers Tuesday. The prosecution charged […]
