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Niger: as ECOWAS force on ‘standby’ for intervention, coup leaders open to talks, say mediators

Talks between a delegation of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars and the Niger’s coup leaders in Niamey have been “constructive” and the latter are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, the Nigerian religious leaders said on Sunday (13 August). In a sign the ECOWAS bloc is still pushing for […]

Sixth Edition of Crans Montana Forum Convenes in Dakhla March 18-21

The sixth edition of the Crans Montana Forum will be held, like previous editions, in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla next March 18 through 21. The venue as well as the program of this annual meeting on Africa and South-South Cooperation were announced by Founding President of the Crans Montana Forum, Jean-Paul Carteron, at […]

Emmerson raises $46.75 Mln for development of potash project in Morocco

Emmerson mining company announced this Wednesday it secured an investment of $46.75 million from a group of investors for the development of the Khemisset Potash Project in Morocco. The primary investor is Global Sustainable Minerals Pte Ltd, based in Singapore and backed by a significant south-east Asian investor. “A major investment, at a premium to […]