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High-grade gold discovery positions Morocco in global mining landscape

Morocco has unveiled a significant gold discovery in the Guelmim region, with 34 high-grade quartz veins containing between 3 and 30 grams of gold per ton, according to Australian mining platform Discovery Alert. The find could establish Morocco as a credible competitor in North African gold production, challenging established producers like Egypt. The discovery emerged […]

South Sudan: Eastern Equatoria State deploys forces along border with Uganda amid rising tensions

The government of Eastern Equatoria, a state in South Sudan, has deployed armed forces along its border with Uganda to deter disputes that arose following alleged livestock theft and encroachment by Ugandan forces into South Sudan territory. According to Eastern Equatoria’ state minister of local government and law enforcement, Peter Lokeng, the deployment of the […]

Lisbon Talks on Sahara were “Rich, Fruitful”, Says Foreign Minister

The bilateral talks held Tuesday in Lisbon between the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara, Horst Kohler, and a Moroccan delegation, led by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, were “rich” and “fruitful”. The description was made by Nasser Bourita who pointed out that “overall, the discussions took place in an atmosphere of serenity and the debates […]