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North Africa : North African embassies reorganise in Damascus

Following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster on 8 December, North African diplomats were quick to make contact with the new authorities in Damascus that are dominated by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC) group and its commander Ahmed al-Sharaa.Tunisian ambassador Mohamed al-Mahdhabi reopened the embassy the day […] ​Following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster on 8 December, North African diplomats […]

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South Africa : Pretoria considers quotas for foreign workers in hospitality sector

A bill is currently being prepared to encourage the employment of nationals who have few qualifications. Although it does not target any particular sector, hospitality recruitment networks are in its sights. ​A bill is currently being prepared to encourage the employment of nationals who have few qualifications. Although it does not target any particular sector,

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Egypt : Discreet meeting takes place between Egypt’s foreign minister and France’s far-right leader Bardella

The president of France’s far-right Rassemblement National party met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sly in Brussels. The purpose was to introduce Jordan Bardella to the African diplomatic scene. ​The president of France’s far-right Rassemblement National party met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sly in Brussels. The purpose was to introduce

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Niger : Brussels repatriates its last Niamey-based soldiers

The four Belgian military personnel who were still working in Niger returned home in December. Brussels had maintained a small team in the country to provide security for its embassy. ​The four Belgian military personnel who were still working in Niger returned home in December. Brussels had maintained a small team in the country to

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Africa : AU human resources audit still poisoning atmosphere among member states

The conclusions of a skills audit and competency assessment (SACA) conducted by EY among 900 African Union personnel were revealed two years ago (AI, 26/10/22 and 09/05/23). But the issue of reclassifying certain staff remains a touchy subject within the pan-African organisation. It hopes […] ​The conclusions of a skills audit and competency assessment (SACA)

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