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APPO set to launch first bank by June 2024

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) is planning to get its first bank by June 2024 in a move to secure funding for the development of regional energy infrastructure. The organization unveiled the plan during a November 2 meeting in Benin. The bank named as African Energy Bank (AEB) would be launched no later than […]

Niger: Three-day mourning after mosque attack kills dozens

Niger has declared three days of national mourning after a brutal terrorist attack on a mosque in the southwestern town of Kokorou left at least 44 people dead and 13 others wounded. The attack, which occurred during Friday (21 March) prayers in the holy month of Ramadan, was attributed to the Islamic State in the […]

Morocco’s port strategy gains new relevance as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global trade

Morocco’s long‑term investment in strategic port infrastructure has taken on renewed significance as global supply chains face mounting disruption and major economies move to assert tighter control over maritime gateways. In a world marked by geopolitical rivalry, fragile logistics and growing scrutiny of foreign influence, ports have become instruments of sovereignty, resilience and economic security. […]