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Global Gateway: EU holds its rank as top provider of ‘aid for trade’ in Africa and globally

The European Union remains the world’s biggest contributor of ‘Aid for Trade’, committing over €18 billion in 2021, with Africa being the largest recipient of EU Collective Aid for Trade, followed by Asia and Europe, according to the latest EU Aid for Trade Progress Report. This amount represents 47% of all Aid for Trade originating […]

Sierra Leone’s election irregularities raise global concerns

A watchdog group in Sierra Leone responsible for monitoring elections has reported irregularities in voting results in the 24 June ballot, as 67% of Sierra Leonians reportedly believe their country is headed in the wrong direction, according to Council of Foreign Relations. National Election Watch said in a statement that it “has noted large inconsistencies […]

Paris & Rabat to Beep Up Joint Security & Economic Ties

France and Morocco have reaffirmed Thursday their unwavering willingness to continue enhancing cooperation between their security services, particularly in the fight against terrorism and organized crime. At a meeting held in Paris between French interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve and his Moroccan peer Mohamed Hassad, on the sidelines of the 12th French-Moroccan high level meeting, the […]