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Morocco poised to become nearshoring hub for German high-tech services

Morocco is becoming a more attractive nearshoring destination for German companies facing a structural shortage of skilled labor, according to a new assessment by Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). The agency says Morocco is moving beyond traditional offshoring and gaining credibility as a base for higher-value digital and engineering services. The country’s offshoring sector already […]

DRC and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Monitoring Deal in Doha Amid Ongoing Clashes

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed an agreement in Doha on Tuesday, October 14, to establish a mechanism for monitoring and verifying a ceasefire, marking a renewed attempt to end years of violence in eastern Congo. The deal, facilitated by Qatar and witnessed by representatives from the United States, […]

Chad jails hundreds in mass trial over deadly protests

A court during a mass trial in Koro Toro prison in Chad has handed out jail terms of between two and three years to more than 260 people out of a total of 401 arrested over anti-government protests in October, while defense lawyers have argued that the trial was “illegal”. A total of 401 people […]