EU needs to strengthen cooperation with Africa on trade in services — ECFR study

Trade in services is critical for improving the competitiveness of African economies and improved trade in services with African countries could help the European Union diversify its supply chains, strengthening resilience and reducing dependencies on China and other Asian countries, according to a new policy brief published by the Brussels-based European Council on Foreign Relations […]

Mauritania Activates National Emergency Mechanism Amid Regional Ebola Concerns

The Government of Mauritania has announced heightened surveillance of reported Ebola virus disease cases in several African countries, introducing a coordinated set of preventive measures aimed at reinforcing national health security and protecting citizens at all entry points. In a joint statement issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Health, and Equipment and Transport, […]

Algeria: Kazakhstan strengthening ties with “reliable partner”, FM Iddrissov

Algerian energy minister Yousef Yousfi has met with Kazakhstan’s foreign Affairs Minister Yerlan Iddrissov in Astana to discuss broader cooperation between the two countries in energy and trade as well as coordination between their governments within international organizations. Kazakhstan’s Foreign Affairs ministry press service said the country is hoping to solidify its position in the […]