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Climate Commission for Sahel Commends Moroccan King’s “Pioneering” Role

The Heads of State and Government of the Sahel Climate Commission have commended the pioneering role of King Mohammed VI and his vision for a “strong and resilient” Africa. In the final communiqué issued at the end of the first Summit Conference of the Climate Commission for the Sahel, held Monday in Niamey, Niger, the […]

Brazil seeks more Moroccan fertilizers

Brazil’s Agriculture Minister Marcos Montes is expected in Morocco this week to seek more fertilizers for his country after a halt of Russian exports, Reuters reported. Brazil relies on imports for about 85% of its fertilizer needs and is concerned about a potential global shortage of the products after Western nations imposed sanctions on key […]

Senegal: deadly protests against detention of leading opposition figure Sonko

Two people were killed Monday during protests in southern Senegal in response to the indictment and arrest of the leading opposition figure Ousmane Sonko last week and a day after Sonko, in custody, announced he had started a hunger strike. Senegal’s public prosecutor on Saturday July 29 announced seven new charges for various crimes, including […]