King launches program for reintegration of former inmates 2019

Merkel Refuses Algeria’s Invitation to Reschedule its Cancelled Visit

Angela Merkel has reportedly declined an invitation from Algerian authorities who called off in the last moment a visit by the German Chancellor last February due to the falling health of Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The Algerian press reported that Merkel was very upset with the last minute cancellation of the two-day visit during which […]

African Airlines Association renews partnership with IATA to promote African aviation industry

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have extended their collaboration to aid Africa’s economic growth through a safer, more connected, and sustainable aviation industry. AFRAA’s Secretary General Berthé and IATA regional vice-president for Africa & Middle East Kamil Alawadhi signed a “Letter of Intent” for the renewal of the […]

ECOWAS worried by Guinea Bissau’s escalating political crisis

The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Monday urged Guinea-Bissau’s army to remain neutral in the country’s deepening political struggle.   The ECOWAS said it “firmly condemned” the latest developments in the country, which it was “following with great concern”.   Those developments include the “successive investiture of two heads of state […]