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Senegal’s president proposes general amnesty in bid to calm political tensions

Senegal’s embattled President Macky Sall announced on Monday February 26 a general amnesty for political demonstrators from 2021 to 2024 and urged participants in a national dialogue to reach a consensus on a date to hold a delayed presidential election. In an attempt to ease tensions ahead of upcoming elections, Sall reiterated his commitment to […]

Gabon: Elections commission validates 19 candidates for August presidential polls

Nineteen candidates will run for August 26 presidential elections in Gabon, up from 27 bids received by the country’s Center of Elections (CGE). The CGE, led by Michel Stéphane Bonda, Sunday unveiled the roaster of final candidates to seek the country’s top job, “Gabon Review” reports. The Center disqualified 8 candidates after receiving 27 bids […]

Morocco, Türkiye sign MoUs on road safety and maritime cooperation

Morocco and Türkiye signed two memoranda of understanding on Friday in Istanbul to strengthen cooperation in road safety and maritime transport, officials said. The agreements were signed by Moroccan Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh and Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu on the sidelines of the Global Transport Connectivity Forum currently held in Istanbul. The first MoU […]