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Algeria: Bouteflika, unable to govern for fifth term – Islamist opposition

Algeria’s main Islamist opposition party Wednesday said incumbent President proposed by the ruling coalition to run for April Presidential elections for a fifth term in office will not be able to fulfil his duties due to his health condition. Movement for the Society of Peace (MSP) castigated the ruling coalition that it said has taken […]

Gabon detains several officials in wake of ferry disaster

Gabon authorities have detained several state officials in connection with the ferry disaster in which at least 21 people have died. A ferry known as Esther Miracle carrying 161 people from Libreville to Port-Gentil sank when it capsized in calm waters on March 9 close to the coastal village of Nyonie. Authorities launched rescued operations. […]

British Government supports trade & green investment in Morocco

Britain’s Minister of State for Trade policy Greg Hands has affirmed that the Department for Business & Trade regularly engages businesses and the Moroccan government to promote and support bilateral trade and green investment. Responding at the House of Commons to a question by Conservative MP Ben Everitt on what steps London is taking to […]