French foreign minister Jean-Yves-Le-Drian

Morocco’s Gold Potential: What Lies Beneath the Surface?

As gold prices shatter historic records on global markets — now trading durably above $5,000 per ounce — the surge is reigniting an old ambition in Morocco: unlocking the kingdom’s long-dormant auriferous potential. But how much gold does Morocco actually have, and what can it realistically produce? The current gold rally is no fleeting phenomenon. […]

African countries discuss foreign currencies & monetary independence in Tunisia

A three-day international Conference opened in Tunis on Nov 7. Entitled “Quest for Economic and Monetary Sovereignty in 21st Century Africa: Lessons and Prospects”. This conference gathers economists, financials, businessmen, experts and leaders of opinion from African countries and from all over the world. Foreign currencies and monetary independence are the main issues on the […]

World AIDS Day: Zimbabwe, S.Africa claim some success in fight against HIV

After Zimbabwe last month became the first African country to approve the use of the injectable HIV prevention drug known as cabotegravir or CAB-LA, many in the country are eager for the drug to become available. Before Zimbabwe, the United States approved the drug in December 2021, and Australia in August 2022. In 1999, Zimbabwe […]