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Togo, South Africa mull security cooperation

Togo and South Africa are mulling several cooperation in areas of security at the time the West African country is reeling against terrorism in the northern region at the border with Burkina Faso. The Togolese Defense Minister Gnakade E. Marguerite held talks last week in Lome with Robina P. Marks, the South African ambassador to […]

Cobalt prices increase following DRC’s export ban

Prices of cobalt, a key mineral for energy transition, began to rise following an export ban by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to balance the market. On China’s Wuxi Stainless Steel Exchange on Monday, cobalt trading was paused after prices jumped nearly 12%, the highest since October. Last month, DRC said it will stop […]

Aquaculture: Morocco launches first marine hatchery

The construction works of Morocco’s first hatchery for marine fishing were launched this week in the kingdom’s northern region. This structuring project for the national aquaculture sector, which covers an area of 2.28 hectares and requires a $12.3 million investment, will provide the upstream part of the value chain with a reliable source of fingerling […]