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AfCFTA, free movement of people to serve as catalyst for intra-African trade

The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is likely to increase the volume of intra-African trade from the current 16% to over 40% by 2045. However, to reach this goal, African countries should promote the free movement of people across their borders to boost intra-African trade, says Stephen Karingi, director at the […]

US Confirms sale of PATRIOT missiles to Morocco 

The US International Trade Administration confirmed the sale of PATRIOT Air Defense systems and G550 reconnaissance aircraft to Morocco. The US agency however did not offer details on the value or quantity of the sale, but it recalled that Morocco is the largest buyer of US arms in the African continent. It recalled that Morocco […]

Sarkozy Appoints Dati Political Advisor Ahead of Presidential Race

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appointed his former Justice Minister Rachida Dati political advisor, after he launched last week his campaign for the center-right primaries. The appointment of Dati, the first woman of north African descent to hold a major government post, came as no surprise as Sarkozy seeks to mend ties with her and […]