By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Libe
The provincial office of the National Union of Traders and Professionals of Tangier-Assilah announced its support for the candidates of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces in the Assilah constituency. The support comes ahead of the upcoming elections, according to the union’s announcement, which notably names candidate Abdelkader Bentahar.
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Morocco's legislative elections, the Istiqlal campaign and negotiations lead to the formation of a government.
23 OctRoyal dahir formalises El Mansouri government in Morocco
22 OctMorocco’s House of Representatives adopts government programme
22 OctMoroccan Parliament invests El Mansouri government by 204 votesGhanaian President John Mahama has called on African countries to increase funding for their peace operations and reduce their dependence on foreign donors. He cited the annual cost of around $190 million for the African Union’s Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, compared with $20 million that could be mobilised by the AU Peace Fund, according to his speech at the Tana Forum in Ethiopia.
🇬🇭 Ghana · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi says the team tasked with preparing the national dialogue will be set up next week. According to journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, who cites a source close to the meeting, he says the process is not intended to amend the Constitution to extend his time in power.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Beto ·
Ghana’s National Democratic Congress is holding elections for constituency executives, while 137 aspirants have collected forms for 14 national positions. Energy Minister John Jinapor called on candidates and delegates to preserve unity, discipline and the peaceful nature of the vote, according to 3news.
🇬🇭 Ghana · Source: 3news ·
In Sindian, in Senegal’s Bignona department, PASTEF official Vieux Souleymane Goudiaby defended the party’s roots and presented the department as an Ousmane Sonko stronghold. He claimed an 85% score in the last legislative elections and forecast up to 95% in the next elections, according to Senego.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Royal Air Maroc takes delivery of Embraer E190 leased from AzorraRoyal Air Maroc has taken delivery in Casablanca of a 15-year-old Embraer E190 leased from US company Azorra after its withdrawal from Kenya Airways in 2025. A second aircraft is expected, taking the Moroccan airline’s E190 fleet from four to six, an increase of 50%, according to Bladi.
Algerian Parliament calls both chambers for SundayThe two chambers of Algeria’s Parliament have summoned their members for extraordinary meetings on Sunday 25 October, with no official agenda communicated. Parliamentary sources cited by El Khabar link the sessions to military cooperation with Niger and a possible increase in Algerian aid.The week in Africa
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