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African Union: Rabat pleads for peace, security & development in Africa

Morocco has stressed the need to explore the best means to support Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan in their political transition while providing them with the necessary assistance to ensure peace, security and their development. Addressing the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) convening in Addis Ababa, Morocco’s Permanent […]

Israel: Netanyahu’s call for Palestinian talks criticized

Netanyahu wants a new round of peace talks with Palestine to begin after holding talks with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. A source told local Israeli newspaper Haaretz that Netanyahu thinks that the negotiations are necessary because “it’s clear there are areas that will remain under Israeli control under any agreement, just as it’s […]

Zimbabwe aspires to create ‘Africa’s Dubai’ at Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe plans to create an offshore financial center in the resort city of Victoria Falls that the government hopes will emulate the success of Dubai and the Isle of Man in attracting foreign investment. “The trigger is the success of the VFEX,” Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said, referring to the US dollar-denominated Victoria Falls […]