Niger’s authorities have temporarily halted the issuance of new mining licenses and ordered an audit of the industry, the Ministry of Mining announced, according to press reports. It is unclear what motivated the measure. However, it comes amid the increase in the price of the commodity on the international market. Last week, the price of […]
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh met on Monday, December 1st, with US Africa Command (AFRICOM) commander Dagvin Anderson to explore strengthened military cooperation, the Tripoli-based Government announced. The discussions centered on enhancing training, equipment support and wider capacity-building initiatives aimed at bolstering Libya’s security institutions. Dbeibeh underscored the importance of forging effective defense partnerships […]
The UN has removed cannabis from the list of the most dangerous drugs in a move that acknowledges the medical benefits of the plant and that can be followed by less restrictive measures. Morocco, one of the main sources of cannabis in the world, was the only country in the MENA region that voted in […]
