Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

U.S. officials launch Dakhla-Market, supporting local artisans

A U.S. State Department delegation traveled this week to the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla wherein they launched an e-commerce platform, dubbed “Dakhla-Market” which enables local artisans to showcase their artwork and services online. The delegation included Ariel Vaagen and Colin O’Connor, members of the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). Dakhla-Market is an outgrowth […]

Two Moroccan trucks damaged in Mali terrorist attack

Two Moroccan trucks were among the 30 trucks that have been shot in a terrorist attack in Nioro du Sahel on the Malian border with Mauritania. The terrorists clashed with the army which repelled the attack, the Malian army said. At least 30 suspected terrorists were killed in the attack which targeted key points in […]

Senegal, Guinea Bissau set up joint committee to sort out border issues

Senegal and Guinea Bissau set up a 26-member joint committee to iron out by 2025 the lingering border issues between the two countries. “It is a joint committee of twenty-six members that must carry out what is called reaffirmation of our borders,” said Vice-Admiral Ibrahima Wade, Chairman of Senegal’s National Border Management Commission. “This commission […]