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Mali under threat of sanctions after ‘forced’ resignation of President, PM

The forced resignations of President Bah N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane on Wednesday, May 26, were not to the liking of the international mediation team, led by ECOWAS, which had already mentioned possible sanctions. No decision has yet been announced, but sanctions could be adopted quickly. Colonel Assimi Goita – acting Vice President – […]

Morocco steps up efforts to attract foreign investors

Morocco is set to create 12 special economic zones in its 12 regions offering tax incentives and other advantages to attract foreign industrial investors. The special zones are also meant to boost exports and curb imports in order to ease the country’s trade deficit. The decision was made in 2016 in a business charter that […]

UN-Sahara: Vienna Reaffirms Support to Morocco’s “Serious and Credible” Autonomy Plan

Foreign Minister of Austria Alexander Schallenberg has reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support to the autonomy plan presented by Morocco in 2007, describing the plan as a “very serious and credible” contribution to the UN-led process engaged for reaching a lasting solution to the Sahara regional issue. Mr. Schallenberg renewed Vienna’s backing during a meeting held […]