As the UN Security Council prepares to vote on whether to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan at the end of this month, Amnesty International is warning of serious violations on the ground. Its new report points to illegal weapons transfers, fresh attacks on civilians, and Ugandan troops operating in the country without UN approval.
Also, in 2023, Morocco launched an ambitious initiative to offer Sahelian nations — including Mali, Chad, Niger, and Burkina Faso — access to the Atlantic Ocean. The plan aims to boost Morocco’s strategic influence across the region. But on the ground, security threats and weak infrastructure make the journey across the Sahel both challenging and dangerous.
Finally, in Senegal, electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of Dakar. Mostly imported from China, many of these new electric cars are being used in the ride-hailing sector — part of the government’s broader push for cleaner transport in the heavily polluted capital. Caitlin Kelly reports from Dakar.
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