ISESCO Director General

Ouattara’s fourth-term bid reignites political tensions in Ivory Coast

Three months ahead of Ivory Coast’s presidential election, President Alassane Ouattara has confirmed he will seek a controversial fourth term, a move reigniting political unrest and drawing criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups. In a televised address, the 83-year-old leader said his decision was driven by a desire to safeguard the country’s stability […]

Sahara: Washington will not support a plan leading to a new African nation – WSJ

The United States made it clear that independence is not an option for settling the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, writes the US widely-circulated daily, The Wall Street Journal. In a story by its special envoy Dion Nissenbaum published Sunday, the US daily notes that US officials who are closely following discussions on the Sahara […]

Morocco donates 9 high-voltage generators to Niger, confirming its African solidarity

Morocco has donated Niger nine high voltage generators to support the West African country efforts to improve electricity access and services to homes and businesses for better economic growth and development. According to press reports, the 22.5 megawatt generators were received by Niger’s Energy minister, Pr. Amadou Haoua. The Moroccan donation, which reflects the strong […]