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Algerian PM Apologizes to Saudi Arabia for Banner critical of King Salman

Algerian Prime Minister, Ahmed Ouyahya, presented the apologies of the Algerian government to Saudi Arabia after supporters of a football club waved a huge banner depicting a face, half of which belonged to King Salman bin Abdulaziz while the other half belonged to Donald Trump. The huge banner, brandished by the supporters of Algeria’s Ain […]

Mauritania: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. announces spin-off and creation of growth-oriented gold company

Aya Gold & Silver announced a preliminary agreement to sell its Tijirit mine in Mauritania to Mx2 Mining, a new company focused on developing gold projects in North Africa. As part of the deal, Aya will invest approximately CAD 7.5 million in Mx2, making it the majority shareholder and securing two seats on the Board […]

Burkina Faso rally calls for ‘sovereignty’ without France, endorses junta in power

Several thousands of demonstrators rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital on Saturday (28 January) in support of the ruling junta, a few days after the confirmation of the departure of France special forces from the country by February. Packing Nation Square in central Ouagadougou, demonstrators held signs bearing slogans including “Down with imperialism,” “Down with French […]