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Congo suspends mining activity in east to restore order

Authorities in South Kivu province in eastern DRC ordered a suspension of all mining activities, arguing that the sector needed order, in a decision that will hit the local economy in the already conflict-stricken and impoverished area. “All companies, businesses, and cooperatives are required to leave the sites and operating locations within 72 hours,” the […]

Over 34 million passengers used Moroccan trains in 2021

Moroccan train operator ONCF regained normal traffic with 34.5 million passengers using its trains in 2021, up 64% compared to a year earlier marked by Covid-19 lockdown and travel restrictions. The state-owned company’s revenue stood at 3.5 billion dirhams the same year, compared with 2.8 billion in 2020, ONCF chief told the board of directors. […]

Morocco’s selection as headquarters of Pan-African Institute for Development translates its prominent position in Africa & worldwide – PAID SG

Secretary General of the Pan-African Institute for Development (PAID) Emmanuel Kamdem stressed on Tuesday that the choice of Morocco to host the Institute’s permanent headquarters in Dakhla testifies to the Kingdom’s prominent position on the African and international diplomatic scene. Speaking at a press briefing following talks in Rabat with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser […]