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Sahara: UN Calls on Algeria to Contribute to Political & Negotiating Process

Convinced of the involvement of Algeria in the regional conflict of the Sahara through its funding, hosting and arming the Polisario separatist group, UN Secretary-General has urged, in his latest report to the Security Council, Algeria to “make important contributions to the political process” and to step up “its commitment to the negotiation process”. In […]

King Mohammed VI appoints new head of Higher Education Council, confirms president of Human Rights Council in her position

King Mohammed VI has appointed Rahma Bourqia as the new president of Morocco’s Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research, while he extended Amina Bouayach’s term as president of the National Human Rights Council, the Royal Office announced in a statement released this Friday. The Monarch also named Mohammed El Habib Belkouch Interministerial Delegate […]

Zimbabwe’s new mining royalty rule: 50% commodities and 50% cash

Miners operating in Zimbabwe will have to pay some of their royalties in refined metal rather than cash, as the country will hold reserves of gold, diamonds, platinum and lithium, says President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe’s president said the new policy that compels miners to pay half of their royalties in commodities and half in cash […]