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Eastern Congo ceasefire collapses as m23 rebels maintain strategic positions

The fragile ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed rebels in eastern Congo deteriorated Monday as M23 fighters reneged on withdrawal commitments from the strategic town of Walikale while accusing the army of violating agreed terms. M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed government forces failed to remove attack drones from the area, declaring this “a major obstacle […]

Morocco rejoices at appointment of first woman, first African as WTO Director-General

Morocco has expressed satisfaction at the appointment of Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as it is the first time that a woman from an African developing country is at the helm of the organization. The Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) during […]

Designation of Warmonger as Polisario Leader Bodes Ill for Region

The election of Algeria’s man Brahim Ghali, which came as no surprise since he was the sole candidate, bodes ill for the region’s peace and stability, Spanish expert in Sahara issue Chema Gil said. Brahim Ghali, former polisario representative in Algiers, represents the “most dangerous group in the Polisario”, Gil told Morocco’s national news agency, […]