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New blood, new approach: how ICC prosecutor plans to rebuild case against Bashir

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. © Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters

Karim Khan, the third International Criminal Court prosecutor to take on ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, has adopted a strategy diametrically opposed to that of his predecessors. He also has to deal with delays to Sudan's transition, much of which has been caused by the country's military leaders.

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Central Africa

Central African Republic, France
Touadéra wants to reengage with Paris

Central African President Faustin Archange Touadéra at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 21 September 2021.
Central African President Faustin Archange Touadéra at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 21 September 2021. © Mary Altaffer/EPA/Pool/MaxPPP

Worried about the spectacular demise of Central African Republic's diplomatic relations with France, the head of state is seeking fresh communication channels. After a first attempt at mediation in Kinshasa, he is considering appointing a new ambassador to France.

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West Africa

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Southern Africa and islands

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North Africa

Morocco
PwC, Calia and Tilia devise electricity and water distribution big bang

Technicians from Lydec, the private water and electricity operator in Casablanca, supervising the construction of a new city sewer in May 2020.
Technicians from Lydec, the private water and electricity operator in Casablanca, supervising the construction of a new city sewer in May 2020. © Story&Brands

The three consulting firms have helped Morocco's interior ministry plan "regional multiservice companies" to replace public and private water and electricity boards and state energy and water board ONEE. Foreign operators, led by Veolia and Suez, are keeping a close eye on the matter.

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