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Morocco’s Human Rights Council submits progressive input for penal code reform

Morocco’s national human rights council (CNDH) submitted its recommendations for the penal code reform which include proposals described as pro-liberties and progressive by analysts and rights activists although they might upset conservatives and Islamists. A new penal code is currently under Parliament scrutiny after a controversy stirred recently by an abortion and sex outside marriage […]

Emirates suspends flights to and from Nigeria over blocked funds

Dubai-based Emirates Airline suspended flights to and from Nigeria from October 29 over blocked funds, the airline’s spokesperson has confirmed, Zawya reports. “Emirates has continued to actively seek a solution for the repatriation of the remainder of its blocked funds in Nigeria. We were encouraged by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts of reviewing our […]

Mali’s gold mining revenue down 26% in 2023

Mali’s revenue from gold mining activities fell by 26% due to lower taxes, official figures showed. Mali is the fourth largest gold producer in Africa. The mineral accounted for 80% of its exports and represents some 10% of its GDP. The revenue paid by mining companies to the Treasury fell to 563.8 billion CFA francs […]