South Africa attacks against white farmers

Stimson center praises Morocco’s political, institutional reforms

The Stimson Center has praised Morocco’s political and institutional progress, describing the kingdom as advancing along a “steady trajectory of reform” driven by gradual change and institutional stability. In a recent assessment, the Washington-based think tank highlighted Morocco’s hybrid governance model combining a constitutional monarchy with a pluralist parliamentary system. “Morocco operates a system that […]

Guinea detains French journalist Thomas Dietrich

Authorities in Guinea Conakry arrested Sunday January 14 in capital Conakry French journalist Thomas Dietrich who has been in the West African country to investigate state-run fuel company Société Nationale des Pétroles (SONAP), following a deadly explosion at the country’s main fuel terminal that killed 24 people. Dietrich was arrested at his hotel. Authorities did […]

Madagascar: 60 million trees to be planted for 60 years of independence

Authorities in Madagascar have recently launched an impressive reforestation campaign to plant 60 million trees, in reference to the sixtieth anniversary of the country’s independence, which will take place on June 26, 2020. Last week, close to 10,000 people planted up to 1.2 million trees in one day. Madagascar, once called the great green island, […]