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Morocco, Tunisia, Japan pool efforts to valorize bio-resources

Morocco, Tunisia, and Japan are pooling efforts to valorize bio-resources in North Africa. In this connection, the three countries held a seminar in Rabat on the collaborative research and technical cooperation project on “the scientific development of biological resources in arid and semi-arid areas for the creation of a new industry.” Funded by the Japan […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Alassan Ouattara to name 4th Abidjan bridge after ex-rival Laurent Gbagbo

Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassan Ouattara decided Tuesday to name the under construction fourth bridge in capital Abidjan after former leader and rival Laurent Gbagbo as part of reconciliation process. The decision not public yet will be submitted to the next Cabinet meeting, French media Africa Intelligence reports. The bridge funded by the African Development Bank […]

Benin-Niger spat: China may try to mediate to access crude oil from ‘its’ pipeline

Benin-Niger spat: China may try to mediate to access crude oil from ‘its’ pipeline Tensions between Benin and Niger have escalated since the military coup in the latter in July 2023, with the borders between both countries remaining closed and with Benin preventing Niger from using its port to export its crude oil, mostly bound […]