ECOWAS extraordinary summit on terrorism in Burkina Faso sept 2019

Côte d’Ivoire: Ruling Party urges Ouattara to seek unprecedented fourth term

The ruling party of Côte d’Ivoire has expressed strong support for President Alassane Ouattara to seek a fourth term in the upcoming 2025 elections. This development increases the likelihood of the 82-year-old leader extending his tenure, despite previous indications of his desire to step down. The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) passed […]

Burkina Faso Frees Four Civilians Forcibly Recruited for Anti-Jihadist Combat

Four individuals who were abducted and forcibly conscripted by the Burkinabè military junta to fight jihadists have been released, according to their families and a security source speaking to AFP. Their abductions occurred after they publicly criticised the junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, which seized power in a coup in September 2022. Authorities have […]

Libya: European Ambassadors Returning to Tripoli as GNA Seats Down

French, Spanish and British ambassadors visited Tripoli Thursday in a show of support and announced return of their respective missions in the Libyan capital wherefrom they pulled out in 2014 as insecurity engulfed the city. Antoine Sivan, Peter Millet and Antonio Bordallo, respectively French, British and Spanish envoys to Libya arrived in Tripoli to meet […]