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Sahara: Peruvian NGO drops push for an ‘independent’ entity in favor of Morocco-proposed autonomy

Lima-based Peruvian Solidarity Council with SADR, the Sahara republic, self-proclaimed by the Polisario with the support of Algeria, has dropped its support for an “independent” entity as claimed by the Polisario and urged the separatist movement to align itself with Morocco’s proposal for autonomy that is backed by the UN Security Council and world powers. […]

Namibia pulls down statue of German colonial “founder” of capital Windhoek

Namibian authorities have removed a controversial statue of German colonial officer Curt von Francois, who was seen as a symbol of colonial oppression, following pressure from local activists. The monument was erected in 1965 to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the city of Windhoek, now the capital, which was credited to von […]

Morocco set to reduce its industrial trade deficit

Morocco has launched an ambitious plan to cut its trade deficit by $3.7 billion by offering incentives to local investors to produce imported goods locally, Morocco’s trade minister said. So far 731 industrial projects were eligible for state subsidies, of which 90% will be funded by a Moroccan capital, minister Riad Mezzour told MPs. Most […]