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Sahara: U.S. investors explore business opportunities in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, gateway to Africa

An American delegation composed of elected officials & business leaders from Great Neck, Nassau County in the state of New York, visited this week the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla to tap into the region’s economic potential, identify its investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation ties between the twinned cities. Members of the delegation held meetings […]

Gabon: Ali Bongo Appoints New Prime Minister

One day after he was sworn in as President of Gabon for another second seven-year term, Ali Bongo appointed Wednesday his former Foreign Minister Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet as the new Gabonese Prime Minister who is expected to charm members of the opposition into the new cabinet. Ali Bongo came out victorious of the August 27 […]

Egypt to reinforce security cooperation with Ethiopia’s neighbors

Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea agreed to foster their security cooperation ties, amid worsening ties between Cairo and Addis Ababa. The alliance leaves Ethiopia further isolated as Egypt and Eritrea agree to help Somali army confront terrorist groups. Ethiopia has been at loggerheads with Somalia which accuses it of backing separatists in Somaliland. As landlocked Ethiopia […]