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U.S aid to Egypt Tied to Reforms

The U.S.A has released a quarter of a billion dollar in economic aid to Egypt and has pledged more if Egypt implements economic and political reforms.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry described the gesture as a “good-faith effort.” After holding meetings in Cairo during the weekend, Kerry said the United States would provide the first $190 million […]

Nigeria: President calls for more investments in oil & gas

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged local and foreign investors to inject money into the country’s oil and gas sector undergoing reforms, reports say. Speaking at the commissioning of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited’s Lekki Free Trade Zone Terminal in Lagos, the Nigerian President said that the operation of the new facility will lower the […]

Mali: fighting erupts in key northern area as army closes on Tuareg rebel town

Fighting resumed Sunday (12 November) between Mali’s armed forces and Tuareg separatist rebel groups in the country’s northern region, after the soldiers reportedly closed in on the strategic town of Kidal. Malian army’s clashes with with Tuareg separatist and rebel groups could signal the start of fighting for the strategically important northern crossroads. The Kidal […]