Africa on edge as Trump tariffs loom, China courts discontented partners

African nations are racing against time to renegotiate trade terms with the United States, as sweeping tariffs — initially set to begin 1 August — now loom for 7 August following a last-minute executive order by President Donald Trump. Trump’s latest executive order slaps a uniform 15% tariff on most African exports — threatening industries […]

Sahara: Burkina Faso renews backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, hails royal efforts for Africa’s peace

The Government of Burkina Faso has reaffirmed steadfast support for Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty and praised the tireless efforts made by King Mohammed VI for the development and peace in Africa. The supportive stand comes in a joint statement issued Friday in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla following […]

Morocco’s King commemorates Laylat Al Qadr

King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, commemorated Wednesday night in Rabat Laylat Al Qadr, marking the night when God revealed the Holy Koran to Prophet Muhammad.   The Monarch performed the prayers of Al-Icha and Taraouih, along a limited number of participants to respect confinement and social […]