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Mauritania and EU improve fisheries agreement

The much criticized fisheries agreement between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the European Union (EU) has been reviewed after successful negotiations between parties in Nouakchott. Improvements were made on license conditions but Mauritania’s financial gains were reduced. Most of the improvements were centered on fishery resource planning and protection in relation to previous agreements. […]

Ethiopia’s imperial ambitions, inspired by Russia, China, leave neighbors uneasy — experts

The recent claim by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that his country has a ‘natural right’ to directly access the Red Sea has raised eyebrows across the region and beyond, with experts and observers cautioning that Abiy takes a page from Russia and China in asserting the right to restore historical claim to strategic waters. […]

EU supports Morocco’s Covid-19 response with €169 Mln

The European Union announced on Wednesday a €169 million support package for Morocco to enable this country enhance further its medical response to the coronavirus pandemic and put in place measures to mitigate its socio-economic impact. EU Neighborhood commissioner Olivér Várhelyi said : “Today’s disbursement shows that the European Union stands by Morocco in its […]