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America offers Algiers economic & security cooperation, without making any concession on Moroccan Sahara

U.S. senior advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has quelled Algeria’s speculations about a possible change in the United States’ position on the Sahara, leaving the Algerian junta in “shock and awe” as their margin of maneuver is considerably reducing. In an interview with Algerian newspaper El Watan, Boulos said he discussed the Sahara issue with […]

Coronavirus confinement stirs controversy at Moroccan parliament

The third extension of the coronavirus confinement was far from creating unanimity at the Moroccan parliament where MPs from most parties called for an end of the restrictive measures to let people breath. Head of the Government Saad Dine El Otmani said that the confinement has been loosened in 95% of national territory where the […]

Cobalt prices increase following DRC’s export ban

Prices of cobalt, a key mineral for energy transition, began to rise following an export ban by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to balance the market. On China’s Wuxi Stainless Steel Exchange on Monday, cobalt trading was paused after prices jumped nearly 12%, the highest since October. Last month, DRC said it will stop […]