Algerian resigning parliament speaker Mouad-Bouchareb

Tunisia Joins Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa

Tunisia has officially been admitted as the 20th member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Tunisia applied for the membership of the grouping in 2016 after being an observer member since 2005. According to the Tunisian foreign ministry, this membership will give Tunisian exports access to the markets of 21 countries […]

ECOWAS lifts several sanctions against Niger

The heads of state of the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have decided to lift some of the sanctions imposed on Niger following last year’s military coup, announced the president of the regional organization’s Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, from Abuja on Saturday. ECOWAS “has decided to lift with immediate […]

Morocco’s King underscores human, economic significance of Atlantic coast

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI urged an upgrade of Morocco’s Atlantic coast, highlighting its role in terms of human interaction and economic integration at the continental and international levels. “Just as the Mediterranean links Morocco to Europe, the Atlantic coast is our gateway to Africa and the Americas,” said the King in a speech marking the […]