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Australia firms ramp up mining investments in Africa amid global critical minerals rush

As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, Australian mining companies are ramping up their presence across Africa, positioning the country as a key player in the global energy transition. With Africa holding an estimated 30% of the world’s known mineral resources, Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed companies are seizing the opportunity, specialized Australian website mining.com.au said […]

Spain ready to start a new phase in its relationship with Morocco – FM

Spain is ready to start a new phase in its relationship with Morocco, based on “trust, transparency and respect for the commitments made”, said the Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, in an interview published Sunday by the Paris-based magazine Jeune Afrique. “We are indeed seeing an improvement in the context and the signals we […]

President Alassane Outtara names Chief Justice of Constitutional Council

Cote d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Outtara appointed the country’s first ever female Chief Justice, Chantal Nanaba Camara. A statement from the office of the African leader indicated that the appointment will come into force on July 21. Camara is taking over from Koné Mamadou who had been in the position since 2015. The 69-year old woman […]