Crunch time for Alex Saab
The Cape Verde Constitutional Court has said it will communicate its decision about the extradition to the US of Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab by 24 August.
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The Saab case – a challenge to African independence
New African brings the latest updates on the detention, and possible extradition to the US of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who was arrested by the Cape Verde authorities over a year ago.
The Saab case: Litmus test for Africa’s sovereignty
An extraordinary international legal tussle is unfolding in Cape Verde. At stake is Africa’s concept of national and regional sovereignty and resistance to big power pressure.