Moroccan tank M109A5

Morocco Recalls Ambassador to The Hague Over Drug Trafficker Extradition Row

Morocco recalled its ambassador to The Hague after Dutch authorities failed to extradite a drug dealer wanted by the Moroccan justice and allegedly accused of funding unrest in the northern Rif region. Morocco’s foreign ministry released a statement explaining that contacts have been made in recent days with Dutch authorities at the level of Heads […]

Another U.S. Congressman Backs Labelling Polisario Militias FTO After their Participation in Mali’s Terrorist Attacks

Republican congressman Tim Moore (North Carolina) has joined the list of U.S. lawmakers pushing for the designation of Polisario as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) with the emerging of evidences confirming the participation of the Algeria-backed armed militias in the deadly terrorist attacks launched against Mali. The FTO bill was introduced in the House of […]

Nigeria plans to launch a digital version of its currency: the eNaira

Nigeria, which has partnered with a foreign fintech company, will be a pioneer in Africa, as will its West African neighbor, Ghana, which has been testing its e-Cedi as a new medium of exchange since September. Central banks around the world are exploring ways to create digital versions of their currencies in response to the […]