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DR Congo, UAE sign $1.9bln mining deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a mining deal worth $1.9 billion for which the Gulf country will develop several mining fields. The deal was signed Monday with state miner “Société Aurifère du Kivu et du Maniema”, “Zawya” reports, citing a statement from the Congo’s President Felix […]

North African Leaders Express Optimism Following Macron’s Victory

As is the case with France and mainstream Europe, North Africa on France’s Mediterranean neighbourhood breath a sigh of relief after Centrist Emanuel Macron decisively defeated Far-rightist Marine Le Pen in one of a thrilling and tumultuous presidential election campaign. As soon as Macron’s victory was announced North African leaders, notably France’s former colonies, Morocco, […]

Royal Air Maroc to Add Nine New Direct Routes in 2026 across Three Continents

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) said on Dec 15 it will launch nine new direct routes next year across Europe, Africa and the Americas, advancing its strategy to position Casablanca as a global hub and deepen Morocco’s international connectivity. RAM confirmed, in a statement, it will start Casablanca–Saint Petersburg in January 2026 and Casablanca–Los Angeles in […]