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US Senator Calls for Sanctions on Algeria’s Purchase of Russian Weapons

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Vice-President of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has called for sanctions on Algeria for its purchase of Russian weapons, in violation of the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanction Act” and expressed great concern with regard to the ongoing defense procurement between Algeria and Russia. This came in a letter that […]

Morocco steps up extensive social reform program, introduces direct financial assistance for needy families

Morocco has stepped up its extensive social reform program by introducing direct financial assistance for needy families. As of this December 28, nearly one million families, or 3.5 million Moroccans, started receiving direct financial assistance for the first time. This long-awaited measure ensures a minimum amount of 500 dirhams (about 45 euros) per month, regardless […]

Togo, Canada keen to boost trade

Togo and Canada have expressed their keenness to increase trade between the two countries with a bilateral market estimated at $65.2 million in 2021. Mary NG, Canada Minister of Trade met in Ottawa with his Togolese counterpart Kodjo Adedze last week, the Togolese government announced Sunday. The administration of President Faure Gnassingbé said NG and […]