Spanish FM refuses to acknowledge responsibility in undermining ties with Morocco

Spain’s foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya insists on ignoring the root causes of the crisis with Morocco and continues to raise question marks regarding Spain’s moves to undermine Morocco’s territorial integrity. In a recent interview with La Vangardia, the minister still rehashes old statements to dismiss herself from responsibility in triggering one of the worst […]

Chad further postpones transition to democracy, agreeing for Deby to stay on

Officials in Chad on Saturday (October 1) extended the transition period towards democratic elections, saying they will keep the head of the military junta Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on as head of state in the interim. Delegates taking part in a national reconciliation dialogue forum also agreed for the military leader to be eligible to […]

EAC nations to bolster their economies with bigger budgets for 2023/2024

East African Community (EAC) countries expect overall national government spending to rise in the upcoming financial year that starts on 1 July 2023 and ends on 30 June 2024. Finance ministers from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda are to present their annual 2023/2024 budgets under a common theme before their respective parliaments on Thursday June […]