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Russia launches new ‘Africa Corps’, part of Putin’s new military plans for the continent

After Wagner Group’s collapse in mid 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently launched a new Africa Corps, with 100 military staff officially deployed to Burkina Faso, with the aim to continue serving Russia’s interests on the continent — unofficially. While the war in Ukraine continues unabated, the depth of the ties between Burkina Faso […]

U.S. report lays out Morocco’s strategy to attract more foreign investors

Morocco seeks to transform itself into a regional business hub by leveraging its geographically strategic location, political stability, and world-class infrastructure to expand as a regional manufacturing and export base for international companies, says U.S. latest report on global investment climate. The North African Kingdom actively encourages and facilitates foreign investment, particularly in export sectors […]

Gotion High Tech gigafactory in Kenitra to start exports in 2026 – minister

The $1.3 billion gigafactory to be built by EV battery maker Gotion High Tech will start production in 2026 and will export 85% of its output, Moroccan minister in charge of investment Mohcine Jazouli said. The Moroccan government and Sino-European Gotion High Tech signed an investment deal for the plant which will be located in […]