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Benin sacks 61 police officers for unlawful absence

As many as 61 officers of Benin’s law reinforcement Forces have been sacked as the State blames them for unjustified absence for at least 15 days in a year, reports say. Alassane Seidou and Romuald Wadagni respectively Minister of Interior and Minister Finance signed the decree announcing the sacking of the officers who belong to […]

Energizing Africa: AI can help achieve universal energy access on the continent

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accelerate energy access in Africa, which is critical to reduce poverty, enhance productivity, and build resilience against climate change on the continent, says a recent report published by the London School of Economics (LSE). AI has the potential to significantly transform energy access in Africa by improving equitable energy access, fostering […]

Dominican Republic reiterates ‘absolute recognition’ of Moroccanness of Sahara, considers opening of Consulate in Dakhla

The Dominican Republic has reiterated its “absolute recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara”, and underlined that it “considers favorably” the opening of a Dominican consulate in the town of Dakhla. The Dominican Minister of External Relations, Roberto Alvarez, had sent a written message to his Moroccan peer in order to bring to the attention […]