Spanish FM Arancha González Laya with Council of Arab Ambassadors in Madrid

Burkina Faso denies paying Russian mercenaries with gold mine rights granted to Nordgold

Burkina Faso has denied claims that it awarded a mining permit to Nordgold just because it is a Russian company, its mines minister told the media on Sunday (5 February), rebuffing Western concerns that the ruling junta is seeking closer ties with Moscow. Burkina Faso allows all companies to operate in the west African country […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Hamed Bakayoko appointed Prime Minister

The current Ivorian Minister of Defense was appointed head of government by President Alassane Ouattara on Thursday. He succeeds Amadou Gon Coulibaly, who died suddenly on July 8. Since the disappearance of Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Hamed Bakayoko was acting head of government. He now officially takes over the post of Prime Minister while keeping his […]

King reiterates Morocco’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, to al-Quds

King Mohammed VI has reiterated Morocco’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and to al-Quds, pointing out that he considers the Palestinian cause just as important as the Kingdom’s foremost national cause and warning that the stalemate in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process gives radicals an opportunity to exacerbate the conflict, stir up religious feelings, and […]