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Ghana steps up cocoa processing resulting in sharp export rise

Ghana’s drive to expand industrial capacity and move up the value chain delivered a record performance in 2025, with non traditional exports surging as cocoa processing and other value added products led growth, official data showed. Non traditional exports – outside commodities – rose to about $2.42 billion in 2025, a 53% jump from roughly […]

Morocco, a bridge between Africa and the Americas, a promoter of dialogue and South-South cooperation

Morocco plays a “vital” role as a bridge between Africa and the Americas by promoting dialogue, partnership and South-South cooperation, said Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Washington-based Organization of American States (OAS). The Kingdom has become “an indispensable bridge between Africa and the Americas thanks to our deep ties and its active involvement within […]

Tunisia: Islamic State group claims Tunisia barracks shooting

Hours after a Tunisian soldier went on a shooting rampage in a military barracks killing at least seven people before being shot dead, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility and identified the soldier as Mehdi Jaami. Tunisia’s Defense Ministry had earlier said that it was an “isolated act” and that the situation was under control, […]