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Moroccan Companies ‘Thrive’ in West Africa- The Economist says

Moroccan companies have been thriving in West Africa where the country geared diplomatic and economic effort, wrote the Economist in an article examining Morocco’s charm offensive with its southern neighbors. The article considers that Morocco’s dynamic private sector and leadership are looking at Sub-Saharan Africa as a land of opportunity compared to the immobilism plaguing […]

U.S.-Africa Summit: Biden to Host African Leaders in mid-December

The U.S.-Africa leaders summit will be held from 13-15 December, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday (20 December). Describing the U.S. commitment to Africa as „enduring.” The U.S. president said he looked “forward to hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington.“ According the White House press release, the gathering will look to “foster new […]

UK High Court begins hearing in case against Shell over oil spills in Nigeria’s Delta region

A High Court in the United Kingdom has begun hearings on a high-profile lawsuit brought against energy giant Shell by Nigerian communities alleging environmental damage caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta. The decade-old lawsuit case, which involves the Ogale and Bille communities, focuses on Shell’s responsibility for oil pollution that has devastated local […]