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Burkina Faso re-establishes ties with North Korea, purchase of military equipment in sight

Olivia Roumba, Burkina Faso’s top diplomat announced Wednesday the resumption of diplomat ties with North Korea as Ouagadougou seeks Pyongyang’s military support in order to address insecurity at home caused by terrorist groups. “This resumption of diplomatic relations with North Korea will enable this East Asian country and Burkina Faso to maintain exemplary bilateral cooperation […]

Morocco’s King Proclaims Oct. 31 ‘Unity Day’ following Kingdom’s Sahara Victory at UN

King Mohammed VI has decided to proclaim October 31 of each year as national holiday following the historic vote by the UN Security Council of a resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty. The announcement was made by the Royal Office in a statement issued Tuesday. “ In view of […]

Morocco’s Akdital acquires Tunisia’s Taoufik Hospitals Group

  Moroccan clinic operator Akdital said it signed a protocol agreement to buy 100% stake in Taoufik Hospitals Group (THG), marking its first expansion into North Africa outside Morocco and the Gulf. Founded in 2014, THG operates four private hospitals in Tunisia with a combined capacity of over 600 beds, including 100 intensive care beds, […]