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Le Figaro Highlights Morocco’s Increasing Political, Economic Influence in Africa

French daily, Le Figaro, recently published an analysis of Morocco’s diplomatic offensive to regain its place within the African Union, highlighting the Kingdom’s increasing political, economic and religious clout in the continent. Morocco is set on breaking away with the empty chair policy within Africa’s institutional family by applying for a return to the pan-African […]

Algerian Presidential candidates wants open borders with Morocco

Algerian Presidential candidate Ali Benflis spoke positively of the need to open the borders with Morocco as part of his vision for neighborliness. “Moroccans are our brothers and neighbors,” the Algerian politician told Algerian El Bilad TV channel. “Algerians are neither enemies of Moroccans or adversaries of the Moroccan people.” “We need to come closer […]

African energy experts make progress on continental power system masterplan

Energy stakeholders from across Africa who convened at a recent meeting in Benin’s capital, Cotonou, managed to made significant strides in the establishment of the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and the development of the Continental Power Systems Master Plan (CMP), paving the way for major developments to come in the energy sector. The importance […]