AGOA expulsion to prompt South Africa, others to diversify export markets

As South Africa and possibly also other continental states face the real possibility of being expelled from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a United States Trade Act, experts are urging them to diversify their export markets. Wamkele Mene, secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, addressed concerns at a recent […]

Morocco warns of institutional void in Libya

Morocco said that the worst that Libya could face was an institutional void, in a first reaction to the most recent development in the war-torn north African country that could fall into further chaos after the delay of presidential elections. “We always believe that Libyan institutions offer a framework to resolve all Libyan problems and […]

Morocco’s King reiterates call for open borders with Algeria

King Mohammed VI of Morocco reiterated his call for open borders with Algeria, saying ties with the north African neighbor are “stable” “My endeavors to serve the Moroccan people are not limited to domestic issues only. I am also keen to establish solid relations with sister nations and friendly countries, particularly our neighbors,” he said. […]