Senegalese Khalifa Sall

Comoros’s incumbent President wins another term in office

Azali Assoumani, the President of Comoros, has been declared winner of Sunday disputed elections with 62.97% of the vote, extending therefore his grip on power for five more years. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) released results of the presidential polls on Tuesday January 16. “This triumph is not just mine. It belongs to the […]

Gulf Crisis: US Sees no End Soon to Diplomatic Spat

The US State Department Thursday voiced concern over possible continuation of the crisis between Qatar and the Saudi-led bloc after boycotting countries consider new sanctions following Qatar’s refusal to commit to the demands put forward by the bloc. “We remain very concerned about that ongoing situation between Qatar and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries,” said […]

Morocco’s textile exports recover from pandemic impact

Morocco’s textile exports to Europe rose 23% so far in 2021 compared to 2020 which was marked by low demand due to the global pandemic, Morocco’s industry minister said. The sector showed resilience in the face of Covid-19 as local operators shifted production to meet domestic demand in terms of masks and protective gear and […]