African continental free trade area

Climate Change: Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa secure €1 million

The Government of Flanders this year has committed 1 million euros to the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) to support five projects in three African countries – Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa.   According to the African Development Bank, the project will contribute to demonstration of an innovative results-based finance model for adaptation to climate […]

Libya Emerges as Top Global Market for Turkish Gold Imports

Libya ranked as the world’s fifth-largest importer of Turkish gold and jewelry over the past year, with imports valued at more than $350 million, according to data released by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency on January 11, 2026. Turkish jewelry exports to Libya reached about $356.2 million, underscoring resilient demand despite Libya’s prolonged economic and political headwinds. […]

Mauritania rescues 141 migrants as shifting departure routes deepen Atlantic risks

Mauritania’s coastguard rescued 141 West African migrants on 30 November after their boat, which had departed from the Gambia, capsized off the coast near Nouadhibou. Authorities said on December 1st that the passengers were disoriented and adrift when a maritime patrol spotted them. The group included Senegalese, Gambians, Guineans, and Malians, with three individuals found […]