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US delists Burkina Faso from its Africa trade preference program

The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference program citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, according to a statement by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR’s office said Burkina Faso had failed to meet the requirements of the African Growth and […]

Morocco & Djibouti to set up friendship parliamentary group

Lawmakers from Morocco and Djibouti have agreed to set up a friendship parliamentary group to foster contacts and dialogue between the two countries’ MPs on issues of common interests. The agreement was reached during a meeting held Thursday in Djibouti city between a Moroccan parliamentary delegation and Speaker of Djibouti National Assembly Moamed Ali Houmed. […]

Saudi King dismisses head of civil aviation authority

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has dismissed Abdul Hakim bin Mohammed Bin Sulaiman Al-Tamimi, the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Saudi state-run news agency SPA said the king has instructed relevant authorities to replace Tamimi who has held the position since June 2017. His replacement is yet to be announced. Tamimi, […]