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Russia launches new ‘Africa Corps’, part of Putin’s new military plans for the continent

After Wagner Group’s collapse in mid 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently launched a new Africa Corps, with 100 military staff officially deployed to Burkina Faso, with the aim to continue serving Russia’s interests on the continent — unofficially. While the war in Ukraine continues unabated, the depth of the ties between Burkina Faso […]

Sahara: Morocco’s Ambassador to Moscow Received by Russian Deputy FM

Russia’s Deputy foreign minister Sergey Vershinin received Tuesday in Moscow Moroccan Ambassador to Russia Lotfi Bouchaara. They discussed a number of issues on the UN Security Council agenda, with a focus on the Sahara issue settlement, according to a press release issued by the Russian foreign minister. The meeting comes following the visit paid by […]

Morocco switches on desalination plant to supply Agadir residents, farmers

Morocco has switched on its largest desalination plant in Chtouka Aitbaha, worth $470 million, to serve the water stressed area of Agadir and the farms in its south, the agriculture ministry said. The plant will have a daily capacity of 400,000 cubic meters of desalinated water and will help save underground water resources. Nearly 15,000 […]