Trump & Guterres

IMF Chief Lauds Morocco’s Restructuring Reforms

Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde lauded Morocco for the efforts it undertook to restructure its economy. In an interview with weekly magazine, Jeune Afrique, Lagarde said Morocco is leading successful restructuring of its economy without depending on oil or agricultural commodities. She recalled that the credibility of Morocco’s reform earned it an […]

Mali: Barrick’s CEO says ‘difficult decision’ must be made soon on reopening its gold mine amid dispute

Barrick Gold’s CEO Mark Bristow has said operations at its shuttered Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali will restart once the country’s junta authorities allow it to resume gold shipments. Operations at the site were halted in January 2024 after the Malian government blocked gold shipments and seized approximately $245 million worth of gold. Bristow emphasized that […]

Côte d’Ivoire issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Guillaume Soro

Côte d’Ivoire has issued an arrest warrant for presidential candidate Guillaume Soro, a one-time rebel leader and former Prime Minister. Soro, 47, former speaker of the country’s parliament, is accused of attempting to undermine the government, embezzling public funds and laundering money worth more than €2 million. The former Prime Minister was expected in Abidjan, […]