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Border barriers within EAC hamper its trade ambitions with Africa — AfDB report

Immigration restrictions between citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states could derail the efforts by the bloc to align with the continental free trade policies, according to new data prepared by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report released by the AfDB and African Union Commission on Sunday shows that while the EAC is […]

Morocco, Mali confront shared legacy of Algeria‑backed separatists, terrorists

Morocco and Mali have fostered their bilateral ties with a watershed decision announcing Bamako’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its withdrawal of recognition of Algerian separatist proxies the Polisario. This takes place at a time Mali complains of Algerian bullying through manipulating terrorist groups and Tuareg separatists in its north. Morocco has […]

Senegal: President Macky Sall rules out re-election bid for third term

President Macky Sall of Senegal announced Monday in a televised speech that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming elections scheduled for February next year, putting an end to all speculations. Speculations had been circulating that Sall would attempt to extend his time in office, which led to unrest and violence in the country […]