German chancellor Angela Merkel & Libyan Khalifa Haftar

Up to 80% of maize harvest decimated in southern Africa-WFP Says

Between 40% and 80% of the maize harvest has been destroyed by El Nino-induced drought in southern Africa, the UN World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said. “I met farmers who usually grow enough to feed their families and communities. This year they harvested nothing. Now imagine a similar scenario for millions of people […]

Libya: Saadi Gaddafi set free from prison

Saadi Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been freed from prison upon decision of the country’s Chief Prosecutor’s Office and the approval of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, reports say. Saadi has reportedly flew to Turkey. The 48-year-old man was arrested following his extradition in 2014 from Niger where he fled to […]

Japanese companies explore investment opportunities in Morocco’s automotive sector

Japanese companies have launched a prospecting mission in the automotive sector in Morocco, the aim being to strengthen economic ties between Morocco and Japan. The prospecting mission, running from February 3 to 5, seeks to introduce participating Japanese companies to Morocco’s business environment and the various potential opportunities in the automotive sector. At a meeting […]