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Tanger-Med Takes Part in African Economic Zones Meeting in Abidjan

Tanger-Med, one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean, took part on September 20-22 in the third Meeting of the African Economic Zones held by The African Free Zones Organization (AFZO). Themed “Economic Zones and Free Zones’ contribution to sustainable economic development in Africa,” the event brought together representatives of 30 African countries as well […]

Why the debate season is a “fraud on the American voter”

Presidential debates in America have been hijacked, creating the “charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions.”  The October 3 debate leaves citizens to rail against the lobbyist-led, anti-democratic control of the process.  Three sponsors even dropped out before the opening remarks.  US Pres. Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney “hoodwinked the […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Former rebels’ leader Guillaume Soro to run for president

Former Ivorian rebels’ leader Guillaume Soro has announced he will run in next year’s presidential election — the first major politician to do so. “There are some pro-Soro parties that have chosen me as their candidate,” Soro, who has also served as prime minister, said in a speech broadcast live on his Facebook page. “So […]