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US delists Burkina Faso from its Africa trade preference program

The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference program citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, according to a statement by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR’s office said Burkina Faso had failed to meet the requirements of the African Growth and […]

Junta in Guinea calls for three political parties in new Constitution

The junta in power in Guinea has proposed the limitation of political parties to three as part of its proposals for a new Constitution. Brigadier-general David Haba, Chief of staff of the ministry of Defense unveiled the proposals to the national Councilors in charge of collecting recommendations for a new Constitution in the west african […]

Morocco to impose vaccine pass starting Oct. 21

As of October 21, Morocco will make it mandatory to show a vaccine pass for travel and for access to hotels, restaurants and other public places, the government said. The decision was taken in a context marked by a drop in infections and a progress in the vaccination campaign, the government said in a statement. […]