New Moroccan cabinet oct 9 2019

China’s Ganfeng seeks full control of Lithium mine in Mali

China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. plans to acquire 40% of the Goulamina lithium project in Mali from Australia’s Leo Lithium Ltd, to take full control of the precious mine. Lithium together with Cobalt and other critical minerals for energy transition are at the heart of fierce competition in Africa between Chinese and Western companies. A […]

Tunisia’s Prime Minister-designate names first blind minister in cabinet team

Nominated Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi unveiled Monday his cabinet, which will include the country’s first blind minister. Walid Zidi, 34, will be in charge of the culture portfolio in Mechichi’s 25-minister lineup waiting to be confirmed by the parliament. Zidi is also the first ever blind Tunisian to land a doctorate degree. He graduated […]

France Renews Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative

France has renewed support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a final peaceful solution to the Sahara dispute, said a joint statement issued at the end of the 13th Moroccan-French High-level Meeting. The document reiterated that Morocco’s autonomy proposal represents a “serious and credible solution” and a basis to reach a just, lasting and mutually acceptable […]