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DRC: campaign for 20 December legislative and presidential elections kicks off

Over 100.000 candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially launched a month-long campaign for the legislative provincial and municipal elections due to be held on 20 December, which also include 26 candidates running for the highest office, just as conflicts besetting several parts of the country threaten to hamper the political process. […]

Morocco takes over chairmanship of G77’s Vienna Chapter

Morocco on Wednesday took over the chairmanship of the Vienna chapter of the G77 for the first time, which reflects the confidence and credibility enjoyed by the Kingdom within international organizations. The handover ceremony of chairmanship of the G-77 took place between Costa Rica’s ambassador in Vienna, Alejandro Solano Ortiz, and Morocco’s Permanent Representative Azzeddine […]

Kenya at the heart of Africa’s illicit gold trade, new report reveals

Kenya has become a major transit hub for smuggled gold from conflict-ridden African countries, with illicit exports far exceeding official figures, according to a new SwissAid report. While the government declared only 672 kilograms of gold exports in 2023, the report estimates that over two tons — possibly far more — are illegally trafficked through […]