The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled its electronic Certificate of Origin, a digital system with the aim of enhancing trade facilitation and curbing fraudulent practices across the region. In broader terms, the E-Certificate of Origin (e-CO) is also a part of the ECOWAS’ deliberate and sustained efforts to boost intra-regional trade […]
Morocco is planning to add 13 desalination plants before 2030, adding to existing 17 ones, with the aim to have a production capacity of 1.7 billion m3, water and equipment minister Nizar Baraka said. Desalination together with dams and waterways are all projects launched by Morocco under a $12 bln program to ensure steady water […]
Congolese army clashed with M23 rebels around a strategic highway in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday (27 October), following a recent flare-up between the two sides. The M23, a mostly Congolese Tutsi group, resumed fighting in late 2021 after lying dormant for years. It has since captured swathes of territory in North Kivu […]
