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US-Africa trade deal, now in its 24th year, could help diversify US critical mineral supplies

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a landmark piece of trade legislation that has boosted exports from eligible African countries to the United States, but also the latter reaps benefits from the deal, including through the ongoing reauthorization process that could facilitate the expansion of the trade in critical minerals between both sides. […]

Morocco Hosts 9th Global Forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations

Moroccan city of fez will host the 9th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations on Nov.22-23 to discuss ways of promoting dialogue, tolerance, pluralism and diversity in identities, beliefs, faiths and traditions. The announcement was made in New York following a meeting held between Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and the High […]

Tindouf camps grapple with catastrophic coronavirus surge

The Algerian and Polisario militias have imposed a total blackout on the disastrous Covid-19 outbreak among those held against their will in Tindouf camps. After he tested positive for Covid-19, Polisario leader Ibrahim Ghali was rushed to Spain using an Algerian passport and a fake name while the thousands of Sahraouis held in the camps […]