BRICS summit: focus on expansion plans and building mutual financial system

The leaders of the BRICS countries meeting at its three-day summit in Johannesburg have reportedly agreed on a roadmap for how to allow new states to join their group of emerging economies. “We have agreed on the matter of expansion,” South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said and added that further details would be provided […]

Morocco Boosts Milk Production with New Plant, Strengthening Agri-food Industry

Morocco’s milk production sector has been strengthened with the recent opening of a new plant in Kenitra by the agricultural cooperative EXTRALAIT. The $10.8 million unit, which produces pasteurized milk, comes to enhance the dairy supply chain, which plays a central role in national food security. EXTRALAIT is a major dairy cooperative founded in 1953, […]

Algeria: Military Helicopter Crash Kills 12 Soldiers

An Algerian military helicopter crashed Sunday near Reggane (Adrar) in the south of the country causing the death of 12 soldiers. According to the defence ministry, the crash was caused by a technical problem. Two other soldiers have been injured in the crash. “A helicopter, a troop carrier Mi-171 type belonging to the Algerian air […]