Niger suspends transit of oil products to Mali amid deteriorating ties

Nigeriens authorities have suspended transit of oil products to neighboring Mali as diplomatic relations between two countries further go downward. “I have the honor to inform you of the suspension of transit authorizations for petroleum products in Mali not intended for the MINUSMA granted to users,” a circular signed by the Director General of Customs […]

China & Morocco to Set up Traditional Medicine Center in Casablanca

The creation of a Chinese-Moroccan center of traditional medicine was at center of talks held this weekend in Shanghai between Moroccan health minister Anas Doukkali and Chinese officials.   The center will be set up in Casablanca. It will offer traditional medical treatments, training and the possibility to carry out scientific research.   This center, […]

Spain busts criminal organization sending hazardous electronic waste to several African countries

The Spanish Customs and Civil Guard announced that they dismantled an organization that had sent more than 5,000 tons of hazardous electronic waste from the Canary Islands to several African countries including Ghana and Mauritania, Africa News reports. The “criminal organization had, during the last two years, managed to send from the island of Gran […]