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Arrest of Algerian veteran journalist Saad Bouakba, latest episode in crackdown on dissent

The detention of Saâd Bouakba, one of Algeria’s most respected journalists, marks a new chapter in the country’s escalating campaign against independent voices.  Bouakba, 79, was placed in pre-trial detention on Nov 27, after being accused of defamation and “insulting historical symbols of the state,” which he denied.  The charges have been described as bogus […]

Bangladesh’s Major General Fakhrul Ahsan appointed as MINURSO’s Force Commander

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Bangladesh’s Major General Fakhrul Ahsan as Force Commander for MINURSO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Sahara. The UN chief announced the appointment on Thursday, stressing that Ahsan will succeed Major General Zia Ur Rehman of Pakistan. The UNSG extended gratitude to the Pakistani commander, who will complete his […]

Future-proofing Africa’s food supply through greener production, less waste — PwC report

With sustainability concerns being increasingly understood and recognized across Africa, a new report by the professional services firm PwC calls on stakeholders across the continent to see to implement policies encouraging greener food production methods and the avoidance of food waste. These are required to future-proof Africa’s food supply and to meet the expected future […]