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Nigeria keen to join Africa free trade zone – Minister

Nigeria’s minister of industry, trade and investment on Monday said the West African nation will sign the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement as soon as President Muhammadu Buhari approves an impact-assessment report he commissioned. Nigeria is one of 29 countries yet to sign the agreement seeking to boost intra-African trade, stimulate investment and innovation. In […]

Morocco locks down Casablanca after surge in Covid-19 cases

Morocco’s economic powerhouse, Casablanca, has been locked down after it registered 773 coronavirus cases on Sunday. Authorities said in a statement entrance and exist of the city will be subject to a special permit and all schools from primary to university will have to adopt distance learning. This comes as hospitals in the city have […]

Head of Moroccan gov’t hails strong Senegal ties amid fallout from AFCON final

Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch highlighted centuries‑old ties with Senegal, describing relations between the two countries as rooted in deep human, religious, economic and cultural links. Akhannouch was speaking at the opening of the 15th session of the Moroccan‑Senegalese joint commission in Rabat, one week after the African cup of Nations final which […]