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US to remove Gabon, Niger, Uganda and CAR from AGOA trade program

US President Joe Biden announced on Monday (30 October) his intention to end the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda, and the Central African Republic (CAR) in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program, citing their failure to comply with the eligibility criteria. Launched in 2000, AGOA grants exports from qualifying countries duty-free access […]

Algeria’s military suffers from Islamists fatal attack

The Algerians selected Bouteflika as their president a few days ago after he campaigned on promoting security and stability in the country. His promises are being put to the test as 14 soldiers were killed in an ambush by the Islamist militants. No group has claimed responsibility but sources have hinted that the Al-Qaeda in […]

Seychelles commissions 700 solar-powered transit houses

The government of Seychelles has recently commissioned a real estate project that will provide 700 transit houses with solar energy for people affected by disasters.   Supported by the Indian government, the houses are located in Grand Anse, one of the islands of the archipelago.   According to Philip Morin, Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) Executive […]