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Macky Sall launches controversial national dialogue

Senegal’s President Macky Sall launched Wednesday a national dialogue initiative supposed to appease the political tension in the country, but rejected by a chunk of the opposition, including main rival Ousmane Sonko. “There can be no democracy without freedom, just as there can be no freedom without responsibility. Every piece of physical violence, every piece […]

South Sudan President dismisses Vice-President, other Key officials

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel and removed him from his leadership role in the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party, according to presidential decrees broadcast on SSBC State television on Wednesday. Bol Mel was also demoted from general to private in the National Security Service. The […]

UK: Prime Minister Cameron Announces Departure after Leave Campaign Wins Referendum

British Prime Minister David Cameron announced Friday his exit from Downing Street following the final result of referendum which saw “Leave” the European Union winning over “Stay” that he had vigorously endorsed. 52 per cent of British voted in favor of “Leave” against 48 per cent who rallied behind Prime Minister David Cameron to remain […]