RDC elections

Morocco on Course to Fill Empty Seat at the African Union

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Salaheddine Mezouar is on an African tour to step up diplomatic ties with a host of African nations in a bid to pave the way for a return of Morocco to its empty Seat at the African Union ahead of its upcoming summit in Rwanda, Moroccan Media reported on July 14. A […]

DRC opposition to hold protest against election ‘irregularities’ despite govt’s ban

Concerns are emerging about the possibility of yet another cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government banned protests called for by five opposition candidates who are complaining of irregularities and fraud in the last week’s presidential vote. Almost a week on from the chaotic poll that was marred by logistical […]

Mali: President Goïta pardons the 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested in July

The 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested in Mali, in July, described as “mercenaries”, then charged in mid-August with “attempt to undermine the external security of the State” and imprisoned, have been pardoned by President Col. Assimi Goïta. Three of them, women, were released in mid-September. The pardon comes one week after 46 of the soldiers were […]