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Niger junta frees 50 senior officials of deposed gov’t, ex-president remains in detention

Niger’s military junta, which took power in a coup in July 2023, has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers and soldiers linked to past coup attempts, following recommendations from a national conference in February. Those freed include high-profile figures such as former oil minister Mahamane Sani Issoufou, ex-defense minister Kalla Moutari, and former […]

New life injected to cabinet as Morocco braces for new development model

The Moroccan government has experienced a major shake-up after King Mohammed VI stressed the need for adding momentum to the administration, institutions and the government in preparation for the new challenges awaiting the country. The new government, unveiled Wednesday Oct.9, is more compact with 24 members including the head of the government Saad Eddine El […]

Portrait of the Superman of Algerian Diplomacy: Smail Chergui

Smail Chergui, former Ambassador of Algeria to Russia, has been holding the position of African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security (PSC) since October 12, 2013.   The AU official had been mentioned in accusations of sexual abuse, abuse of power and administrative abuses, which have led to resignations of AU staff members. The charges […]