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Burkina Faso rally calls for ‘sovereignty’ without France, endorses junta in power

Several thousands of demonstrators rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital on Saturday (28 January) in support of the ruling junta, a few days after the confirmation of the departure of France special forces from the country by February. Packing Nation Square in central Ouagadougou, demonstrators held signs bearing slogans including “Down with imperialism,” “Down with French […]

Algeria: opposition parties calling for a unified boycott

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fourth term was not received well by the opposition who argue that his ailing health condition and 15-year rule are reasons enough for him to step down. 76-year-old Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke last year after which he has made rare public appearances. Some opposition leaders declare […]

Morocco launches factory for electric battery materials

Morocco has entered the global electric vehicle supply chain with COBCO’s inauguration of a 20-billion-dirham factory at Jorf Lasfar on June 25, marking the kingdom’s strategic leap into green technology manufacturing. The facility, spanning 238 hectares, represents a joint venture between Moroccan Africa-oriented investment fund Al Mada and Chinese giant CNGR Advanced Materials. As the […]