“The proposal by whoever wrote the letter for #Bouteflika that “if he wins” he’ll convene a nat’l conversation on constitutional reforms for new elections where he won’t run in 1 year is a farce. Why not do it now? 1yr will turn into 5 then to 10.”-Calvin Dark/@TalesDarkSide, @channelstv #NetworkAfrica
Author: Calvin Dark
Calvin Dark is a US & international affairs commentator & communications strategist (TV, radio & online - English, French, Spanish) who has built his reputation as a creative strategic communications & media relations professional for a diverse group of clients & partners. Calvin is Principal and Co-founder of RC Communications DC, a Washington, DC based media and public relations firm dedicated to helping clients (US and foreign governments and political parties/campaigns, multinational corporations, non-profits, and decision-makers) find their voices to tell complex stories.
The World Today: Will ailing Algerian Pres. Bouteflika be able to actually run for a 5th term?
“#Algerians are protesting because it’s past time to bring #Algeria into the 21st century. Pres #Bouteflika — if he even realizes that he’s president — lacks the health & vision to be the leader that Algerians are looking for.” -Calvin Dark (@talesdarkside), Principal & Co-founder, RC Communications
Trump/Kim Hanoi Summit: What Happened?
“Pres. Trump rightly walked away from a bad deal w/#KimJongun in #Hanoi, but the larger problem is that he even walked in the room before a deal was worked out by his diplomats. There was no art to this deal.”- Calvin Dark (@TalesDarkSide) #vietnam #northkorea @channelstv
Soutien US pour le #Maroc au Sahara/US Supports #Morocco’s Compromise for #WesternSahara Conflict
Dans la loi qui a évité un autre #shutdown, le gouvernement américain appuyait la solution de compromis du Maroc concernant le conflit du Sahara occidental. #Polisario & #Algérie refusent de négocier et prolongent le calvaire des refugiés. Calvin Dark, principal et cofondateur du RC Communications, a rejoint 2M pour l’analyse.
ICYMI: In the spending legislation that avoided another #shutdown was a clear show of US support for #Morocco’s compromise solution to end the #WesternSahara conflict. The #Polisario & #Algeria refuse to negotiate this comprise & thousands of #refugees’ lives hang in the balance. @RCCommsDC Principal & Co-founder Calvin Dark (@TalesDarkSide) joined 2M for analysis. | #maroc #algerie #sahara #unitednations #un #onu #tindouf #autonomy #laayoune #dakhla #royaumedumaroc
No #shutdown, but’s the deal with Trump’s National Emergency Order?
“Pres. Trump said he was the master negotiator. I’m no billionaire, but he dragged us through a #shutdown to get LESS than what was offered before. Really?”
Calvin Dark/@TalesDarkSide joined @ElaineReyesTV/@CGTNAmerica to discuss what to expect (or not) for tomorrow’s signing.