The military regime in Algeria is tightening the noose around human rights activists and civil society organizations (CSOs) curbing freedoms, arresting peaceful dissidents and issuing travel bans, as the economic and social outlook of the country darkens. Between January and April 2022, the authorities have prevented at least three Algerian-Canadian citizens, only one of whom […]
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina submitted Wednesday September 6 his candidacy for November 09 presidential elections and will face 27 other candidates, including two former Presidents. The country’s top court, Haute Cour Constitutionnelle (HCC), as of Wednesday September 6, the deadline for submitting bids, received 28 candidacies. The court will vet the bids and release candidates […]
On Monday, October 28, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain’s support for Mauritania in its efforts to secure and monitor its borders. During her two-day visit to Mauritania, Robles met with Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Nouakchott. They discussed Mauritania-Spain defense relations and reviewed cooperation between the two […]
