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US delists Burkina Faso from its Africa trade preference program

The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference program citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, according to a statement by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR’s office said Burkina Faso had failed to meet the requirements of the African Growth and […]

King urges reforms to strengthen foundations of welfare state in Morocco

King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged the government to step up reforms to foster social and territorial justice with a particular focus on expanding social welfare protection to cover all Moroccans. “I call on the Government and on economic and social actors to be effectively engaged in this endeavor, and to show a sense of […]

Defeated IS Jihadists in Libya Likely to Scatter to Maghreb Countries, UN Reports Warns

The UN issued a serious warning regarding an imminent propagation of the Islamic state’s terrorist activities, as the militants affiliated to the terrorist organization are facing a defeat in Libya, which will propel them to seek other sanctuaries in the Maghreb. The warning came in a confidential report obtained by the Associated Press and the […]