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Sahel states’ new import tariff threatens West African trade, regional integration, warn experts

The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, to impose a 0.5% levy on imports from several West African nations, including Nigeria, is raising alarm bells across the region. Announced as part of the AES’s broader strategy to assert economic independence and generate revenue, the tariff could […]

Sudan: Military Council detains Bashir’s brothers for corruption

After it moved Sudan’s deposed president Omar al-Bashir to Kobar prison in the capital Khartoum late on Tuesday, the transitional military council announced Wednesday the arrest of two of his brothers as part of a purge of the former regime. Abdullah and Alabas al-Bashir have been taken into custody on corruption charges, the council’s spokesman […]

Morocco to strengthen defense cooperation with Azerbaijan, Czech Republic

Morocco signed two military and technical cooperation agreements with Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic covering areas of training, defense industry, technical assistance, exchange of expertise, military health and cybersecurity. The agreements were signed in a ceremony attended by minister delegate in charge of defense Abdeltif Loudiyi, Moroccan Army Commander of the Southern Zone Mohammed Berrid, […]