Libya, Somalia forge partnerships in investment, education

Libya and Somalia have signed several Memoranda of Understanding providing for fostering cooperation in investments, educational exchanges, and training opportunities, which are crucial for building human capital and strengthening both nations’ socio-economic development. The deals were signed during talks in Tripoli between President of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed Younes El-Menfi and visiting Somali President […]

US-Africa trade talks end in Abidjan, highlight AfCFTA

Talks between African and US officials to review the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) free-trade deal ended Thursday in Côte d’Ivoire with no major deal.   The African Growth and Opportunity Act, which in 2015 was extended to 2025, provides tariff-free access on 6,500 products from 39 countries, ranging from oil and agricultural goods […]

Arab Ministers’ health council back up Egypt’s proposal to establish Arab Drug Agency

The Council for Arab Ministers of Health approved Egypt’s proposal to establish the Arab Drug Agency, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population said in a statement according to state-run Ahram news outlet. The approval is one of the most fruitful resolutions that resulted from the 58th session of the council, health minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar […]