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Nigeria becomes EBRD shareholder

Nigeria has become the 77th shareholder in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Bank’s board of governors approved Nigeria’s membership after it amended its laws to expand incremental funding to Sub-Saharan Africa, the bank said in a statement. Through this membership, Nigeria hopes to benefit from EBRD funding, which is yet to be […]

Merkel Calls off Visit to Algeria Due to Bouteflika’s Failing Health

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Algeria has been postponed due to the falling health of Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The two day trip was part of efforts by the German Chancellor to stem the flow of Algerian migrants and speed up the repatriation process of the Algerian nationals who failed to receive refugee status. […]

Coronavirus: Moroccan researchers develop facemasks & shields

As necessity is the mother of invention a team of Moroccan researchers of the Rabat International University has developed face shields that can be worn by doctors and nurses to protect themselves while treating coronavirus patients. The Moroccan scientists have also produced “more durable FFP masks” to replace disposable masks. These two new facemasks and […]