South Korea seeks foothold in Africa

South Korea is hosting 48 African nations at a summit in Seoul to discuss cooperation on key minerals and other development projects in the growing African market, where great powers vie to strengthen their influence. Africa is a “crucial partner” for South Korea to further its industrial advances and “cooperation with Africa is not a […]

Global Trade Turbulence Opens a Window of Opportunity for Morocco — If It Can Seize It

The restructuring of global trade flows triggered by escalating US tariff policy is generating a strategic opening for Morocco, but economists warn that geography alone will not be enough to capitalize on it. According to the World Trade Organization, global merchandise trade growth is projected to slow sharply to 0.5 percent in 2026, compared to […]

Libya: Warring parties respond to call for humanitarian truce

The self-proclaimed eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) on Saturday followed the Tripoli-based government of National Accord (GNA) in responding positively to a call for a truce to allow the country to focus on the danger from the coronavirus.   “The General Command is committed to stopping fighting so long as the other parties abide by […]