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Africa’s coups epidemic hampers trade, takes heavy toll on AfCFTA

The recent military coups in Gabon and Niger, and claims of a military takeover attempt in Congo Brazzaville, show that the contagion may continue to spread, not only undermining democratic governance but also threatening to dim the prospect of improved inter-continental trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). With military officers in Gabon […]

Religious Coexistence, Morocco sets Example for Middle East- The Economist says

“Little idyll of Jewish-Muslim coexistence,” thus the London-based magazine, The Economist, described Morocco in an article that highlights the longstanding tradition of religious tolerance in the country. The article puts in the spotlight the Atlantic city of Essaouira, which once had a vibrant Jewish community living behind whitewashed synagogues. The echoes of the past history […]

Morocco to maintain flight ban with Spain over Covid-19 checks laxity

Morocco has decided to maintain all passenger links with Spain halted, citing a laxity by Spanish authorities in testing and checking people before they board. “Spanish authorities fell short of taking serious action to monitor the health of passengers in its airports,” the health ministry had said in a statement deploring what it described as […]