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Chad appeals for urgent international aid to tackle humanitarian crisis

Chad has appealed to its international partners for urgent help amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the central African country caused by conflicts and climate shocks in an effort to save lives of more than two million people. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, Chad’s public health minister, said flooding, an influx of over 600,000 refugees from conflict-torn Sudan, […]

The case for Nairobi-Rabat rapprochement

Kenya is seemingly taking the first steps to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory, following the example of the US and nearly half African states. Last week, Kenya appointed its first ambassador to Morocco Jessica Muthoni Gakinya who told MPs she will attract Moroccan investments to her country and promote Kenyan exports. Meanwhile, Kenya […]

Gabon abolishes Luxury Car Tax

Gabon has scrapped luxury car taxes that provided the State with $82,000 last year, ‘Gabon Review’ reports citing 2024 draft Budget Bill. On the contrary, the budget bill imposed taxes on brand new vehicles and the measure is set to provide the State with $95,000 in revenues. The State did not collect taxes on brand […]