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Covid-19: Tightening of precautionary measures as Morocco records a surge in confirmed cases

Morocco recorded over the past few days an increase of the new coronavirus cases that numbered Friday 281 in 24 hours, the highest daily increase in the country since the first case was recorded on March 2, and 106 new cases this Saturday. The surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases came as the Ministry of Health […]

African nations call for urgent debate on racism at UN Human Rights Council

African countries called on Friday on the United Nations Human Rights Council to hold an urgent debate on racism and police brutality amid the unrest in the United States and beyond over George Floyd’s death when the council resumes its 43rd session next week. In a letter written on behalf of 54 African countries, Burkina […]

Alliance of Sahel States: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger establish mutual defense pact

The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed over the weekend a mutual defense pact establishing an Alliance of Sahel States (AES) that will allow them to cooperate against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression. The AES was established by the Liptako-Gourma Charter, in reference to a region, where the Mali, Burkina […]