Moroccan delegation to Geneva roundtable on Sahara

France to finance two projects in Niger worth 22 million euros

France’s development agency, AFD, and Niger have inked a financing agreement for two projects worth 22 million euros in the African country. The first project focusing on household food security, will benefit from a 10 million euros subsidy to support the most vulnerable households by improving their food security. Local NGO Karkara and the national […]

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Sudan’s Gold Trade to Weaken Conflict Financing

The European Union (EU) has announced new sanctions targeting Sudan’s gold sector, banning the purchase, import and transfer of Sudanese gold, while also prohibiting the export of mercury and cyanide used in gold mining. The measures are intended to curb financial resources that sustain the conflict and increase pressure on those accused of fuelling the […]

Tripoli clashes abate but situation remains explosive

The worst clashes in years in the Libyan capital Tripoli seem to have eased after the announcement of a fragile truce, but the security conditions remain prone to deteriorate in the politically divided country that lacks a central authority. The Tripoli-based government has announced a ceasefire, after two days of clashes that terrified locals. The […]