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Morocco rejoices at appointment of first woman, first African as WTO Director-General

Morocco has expressed satisfaction at the appointment of Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as it is the first time that a woman from an African developing country is at the helm of the organization. The Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) during […]

Sudan: 14 members of government line-up unveiled

Sudan’s nominal Prime Minister has named 14 people to join his cabinet, in a landmark move that translates the implementation of the power-sharing deal signed last month. Sudan last month made a breakthrough as civilians, gathered under the banner of Forces for Freedom and Change grouping, and Military Transitional Council sealed a power-sharing deal after […]

Senegal unveils ambitious 25-year economic transformation plan

Senegal’s government has launched a comprehensive 25-year economic and social development plan, aiming to reshape the nation’s future and address long-standing challenges. The initiative, unveiled by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, seeks to establish economic sovereignty through enhanced competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and improved governance.   The plan’s first phase, spanning 2025-2029, carries a $30.1 billion […]