Algeria: Opposition parties warn against security management of state affairs, wave of repression

The Socialist Forces Front (FFS), the oldest opposition party in Algeria, has denounced “the systematic recourse to security management of state affairs”. The party has voiced “serious concern” over the “return of arbitrary arrests”, saying the systematic recourse to the security management of state affairs aims to “crush popular aspirations to freedom, dignity and social […]

Morocco, AUDA-NEPAD sign two cooperation agreements, vow to upgrade partnership in water sector

Morocco’s commitment to Africa’s development was formalized by the signing of two agreements between the kingdom and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The agreements, namely a headquarters agreement for the establishment of the AUDA-NEPAD National Office in Morocco and a framework cooperation agreement for the promotion of development projects of common interest, were signed […]

Kenya’s rose industry battles EU regulations, pest crisis

Kenya’s lucrative rose export industry faces mounting challenges as the European Union tightens regulations against the false codling moth, a devastating pest threatening flower shipments. The industry, worth over $800 million and employing half a million people, sees roses accounting for 66% of cut flower exports at approximately $300 million. The EU’s intensifying measures have […]