Ivorian Guillaume Soro

Africa’s rare earths to boost global supply, adding 9% to market, by 2029 — report

Currently a minor player in the rare earth market, African mines have the potential to supply almost 10% of the world’s rare earth elements by 2029, thereby introducing alternative suppliers into a market currently dominated by China, according to a latest forecast by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. China’s current domination of the global market for rare […]

WHO plans clinical trials for Ebola vaccine in Uganda as doctors face poor protection

Three trial vaccines for Ebola will arrive in Uganda next week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced during the G20 meeting in Indonesia, in an effort to stem the outbreak of the deadly disease that was declared in late September and that has since then claimed at least 55 deaths. “Today I’m pleased to announce […]

COVID-19: King Mohammed VI’s Africa initiative, another token of his commitment to the continent

Several countries, international institutions and international media have hailed the initiative put forward lately by King Mohammed VI calling for a unified and concerted response to COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and for facilitating joint action by African countries. The initiative, which also suggests sharing of experience and best practices in the fight against the coronavirus […]