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TICAD-9: Japan expels Polisario representatives, slap on face of supporters of Algeria-backed militias

Japan has decided to expel Polisario’s representatives from its territory and banned them from engaging in any political activity outside the African Union delegation that took part in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held from 19 to 23 August. The decision confirms Tokyo’s firm position of not recognizing the Polisario separatist […]

Moroccan, Russian Central Banks Sign MoU to upgrade cooperation

Morocco’s central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) and Bank of Russia (Central Bank of the Russian Federation) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at improving and strengthening cooperation between the two Institutions. The agreement covers the exchange of information and expertise in several areas, including developing and implementing monetary policy. It also covers macroprudential policy, […]

Doctors Without Borders lose two staff in Burkina Faso

Two staff members of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have been killed in the Boucle du Mouhoun region, in northwestern Burkina Faso – forcing the charity organization to suspend its medical activities in the region. The organization said in a statement that unidentified armed men attacked Wednesday one of its vehicles carrying a team of four […]