ECOWAS expresses concern over Senegal’s delayed presidential vote

[ad_1] The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has expressed concern over Senegal’s decision to postpone this month’s presidential election. President Macky Sall postponed the election planned for February 25, when he addressed the nation on Saturday. He said he had cancelled the relevant law due to electoral issues he feared would fuel disputes. President Sall’s decision follows the constitutional council’s January decision to exclude some prominent contenders from the electoral […]

February 4, 2024

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Africa: US Top Diplomat On Security, Peace, and Investment in Africa

[ad_1] Linda Thomas Green-Field, the United States Representative to the United Nations, led President Joe Biden's delegation to Liberia's fourth postwar inauguration. During her stay, she met with leaders including former President George Weah, Joseph Boakai, civil society organizations, youth organizations, and business executives to discuss the importance of combating corruption, promoting accountability, and promoting democracy. "The first president, President Sirleaf, served for two terms; President George Weah - an opposition candidate was elected, and he graciously accepted the results […]

February 4, 2024

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Senegal's president delays election amid tension

[ad_1] Macky Sall says the row over who has been barred from the presidential poll could harm the ballot. [ad_2] Source link

February 4, 2024

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Leave Workers to the Fate of Global Shocks

[ad_1] As a symbol of economic globalization, Industrial Parks occupy a central place in debates on the foreign direct investment in the South from the so-called Global North. A central argument for the parks is their potential to absorb a large labor force, build an industrial skill base and stimulate export growth. Africa's infrastructure boom is reshaping the landscape and physical connections while creating new power dynamics within elite-driven development initiatives. Industrial Parks are territorially demarcated and administratively exceptional spaces. […]

February 4, 2024

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Africa: UN Security Council Redirects Somaliland Dispute to IGAD, AU

[ad_1] Ethiopia places request for IGAD session The UN Security Council recommends that Ethiopia and Somalia resolve their differences through IGAD and the AU, disclosed Meles Alem (Amb.), spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He told the press Ethiopia has requested IGAD to call for another summit for dialogue on last month's sea-access deal that has infuriated Mogadishu. IGAD had not issued an official response to the request before The Reporter went to print. The UNSC convened a meeting […]

February 4, 2024

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Afcon 2023: ‘Fighting spirit will make us champions,’ says Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong

[ad_1] William Troost-Ekong helped Nigeria end Angola's three-match winning run and reach the Afcon semi-finals at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on FridayNigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes his team's "fighting spirit" will make them Africa Cup of Nations champions for a fourth time. "I believe in the mentality of this team, the fighting spirit and that's the thing that's going to make us champions," Troost-Ekong said.They next play on Wednesday against […]

February 3, 2024

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North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d’Ivoire’s Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Morocco, fresh off their World Cup heroics, seemed destined for glory, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, looked unstoppable The recent qualification for the 2023 AFCON quarterfinals marked a surprising turn of events for North African football powerhouses - Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt - who entered the tournament with high expectations. All four North African teams, despite their strong FIFA rankings (first, third, fourth and fifth respectively), were eliminated before the quarterfinals, raising questions about the impact of […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs’ Summary

[ad_1] The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach event. Begin text: The Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Africa Political Meeting and Outreach Event in Marrakesh, Morocco on January 31 - February 2, 2024. This meeting was co-chaired by […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

[ad_1] The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event realizes commitments both countries made at the PSI 20th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting in May 2023 in Jeju, Republic of Korea to expand PSI outreach to non-endorsing countries, especially in Africa. At the meeting - the largest PSI event ever held on the African Continent - the United States, Morocco, and 11 […]

February 3, 2024

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