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Category: Asia
China eyes new arms markets, allies in West Africa amid waning French influence
China is making inroads into the West African arms market and is also looking to make new allies and build influence in the region amid ... Read More
Israel’s FM unreciprocated optimism after meeting with Libyan peer
Speculations about an upcoming normalization of ties between war-torn and de facto divided Libya and Israel came to the fore following news of a meeting ... Read More
Chinese Tinci Materials plant in Morocco to produce 100,000 tons of Lithium annually
The Chinese Tinci Materials facility in Morocco whose construction was announced end of June this year will produce 100,000 tons of Lithium hexafluorophosphate and electrolytes. ... Read More
Seoul planning FTA with Morocco to diversify its trading partners
South Korea is planning to sign Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with seven emerging countries, including Morocco, to boost growth momentum and diversify its trade portfolio. ... Read More
BRICS back UN-mediated mutually acceptable solution to Sahara issue
BRICS group said it backs an enduring and mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara issue in line with UN Security Council resolutions. This came ... Read More
BRICS reject Algeria’s membership
As was expected, the BRICS put Algeria in its place by rejecting its long sought after bid to join the group, which announced it will ... Read More
Africa calls for change in economic relations with China: from infrastructure to industrialization
African countries have called on China, Africa’s largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, to shift the focus of the economic relationship from building infrastructure ... Read More
Japan inks critical mineral deals with five African countries to mitigate reliance on China
Japan has secured deals with five African countries in a move aimed at mitigating Tokyo’s reliance on China for critical minerals, which comes as strategic ... Read More
Benin’s Patrice Talon visits China next week
Benin’s President Patrice Talon is expected in China next Tuesday August 29 for talks with the Chinese top leader Xi Jinping, local medias report. The ... Read More
MENA travel trends 2023: UK, US, France, UAE top picks, close to home & experience-focused tourism
The United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates are top travel picks for Africans and Middle Easterners in 2023, according to a ... Read More