United Nations

Ethiopia
Backers wary of electoral commission's digital strategy

In line with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's technological ambitions, the electoral commission is seeking to develop digital tools for the 2026 elections. However, a lack of funding is hampering their deployment.

Libya
Trump's 'art of the deal' sidelines UN

Washington has taken up negotiations between the recognised institutions in the West and the East, without involving the UN mission.

South Sudan
Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

While the country continues to deal with political and security instability, the diplomatic community wishes to revive discussions between the government and the opposition. The last attempt earlier this year failed.

Morocco
The UN's evolving role in Western Sahara's future

With the prospect of holding a referendum in the region receding, the United Nations mission in the disputed territory is likely to gradually shift towards overseeing the autonomy process.

Sudan
EU Foreign Affairs Council set to discuss new sanctions

On 20 November, the 27 foreign ministers of the European Union are expected to discuss a new set of sanctions within the context of the war in Sudan.

Central African Republic
Armed group MPC on the verge of signing peace agreement with Bangui

Mahamat al-Khatim's movement, active on the Chad-Central African Republic border, must agree with the government on its return to the disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration and repatriation process.

Tanzania
Restrictions on US travelers unsettle Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration

The country wants to turn over a new leaf after the violent crackdown on post-election protests. The stakes are high for this country, which prides itself on its stability and derives 17.2% of its GDP from tourism.

DRC
Generals pay secret visit to Israel

Kinshasa wants to speed up the revamping of its armed forces. A delegation from the general staff travelled to Tel Aviv at the end of October to meet representatives of Elbit Systems.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Mali, Morocco, DRC, Rwanda

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Africa
Five African judges in the running for seat on UN administrative tribunal

Three permanent judge positions and five part-time positions will be filled on 12 November in New York, by secret ballot vote of the organisation's member countries.

Libya
The bail standing in the way of Hannibal Gaddafi's freedom

The release of Muammar Gaddafi's son, who has been detained for 10 years, is conditional on a large bail payment demanded by the Lebanese courts. However, this sum could soon be reduced or even cancelled altogether.

Central African Republic
MINUSCA's mandate renewal impacted by US reservations

Amid talks on the mission's renewal by the UN Security Council in the Central African Republic, the Council's permanent members, particularly France, China and Russia, are uneasy about the US's position, which has not yet been clarified.

Eritrea, Ethiopia
Afars an unknown entity in Abiy's plans for port of Assab

In its quest for access to the Red Sea, the Ethiopian administration is sounding out the Afars for support. This community, spread across the border with Eritrea, is not entirely in favour of the armed struggle option.